Antwerp port intercepts multi‑ton hashish shipment from Morocco

Customs and law‑enforcement officials in the port of Antwerp seized a large quantity of hashish hidden inside a sea container that originated in Morocco. The drugs were concealed beneath a load of calcium sulfate during a routine inspection, revealing a multi‑ton cache that authorities say represents one of the biggest recent drug seizures in the port.

The bust is expected to deal a severe blow to the criminal network behind the operation. The seized hashish will be destroyed, and investigators are probing the logistics chain to identify the traffickers and their links to the broader European narcotics trade, for which Antwerp has long been a key entry point.

The operation underscores ongoing efforts by Belgian authorities to curb large‑scale drug smuggling that exploits legitimate cargo flows.