Landlord of holiday home in Jabbeke finds 84 kilos of cocaine in chalet during cleaning, British man arrested

A 39-year-old British man was arrested in Bruges on suspicion of drug trafficking and involvement in a criminal organization. The investigation links him to 75 blocks of cocaine weighing 84.4 kilograms, discovered on October 12 in a holiday rental in Jabbeke. The drugs were found by the rental owner during cleaning. Police were alerted and confirmed the cocaine's presence. A day later, a suspicious individual inquired about the chalet's renter. The suspect was apprehended through collaboration between local and federal police. He was presented to the court on October 16, 2026, where his detention was upheld. The investigation continues under the Federal Judicial Police of West Flanders.