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Nearly 7 Kilograms of Cannabis Found in Luggage; Man Sentenced to Prison
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Nearly 7 Kilograms of Cannabis Found in Luggage; Man Sentenced to Prison

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A man faces prison time after nearly seven kilograms of cannabis were found in his luggage upon arrival in Tallinn.
  • The drugs, found in 16 separate packages, were estimated to be enough to intoxicate nearly 10,000 people.
  • The court sentenced the man, who had no prior history in Estonia, to three years in prison.

A man arriving in Tallinn from Spain was apprehended when nearly seven kilograms of cannabis were discovered in his luggage. The Estonian man, identified as Oscar Rodriguez Altamirano, landed at Tallinn Airport on March 11, 2026. His travel to Estonia was reportedly his first visit to the country, with his purpose for the trip appearing unremarkable at first glance.

During a baggage inspection, authorities found 16 individual black plastic packages containing the illicit substance. Prosecutors estimate that the quantity of cannabis discovered would have been sufficient to intoxicate approximately 10,000 individuals. This significant seizure highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking into the country.

Following the discovery, the man was brought before the court. On Monday, the court delivered its verdict, sentencing Rodriguez Altamirano to three years of imprisonment. The sentence reflects the severity of the drug trafficking charges and the large quantity of narcotics involved.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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