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Ex-Real Madrid striker arrested and questioned over cocaine trafficking ring

Edwin Congo was on Real Madrid's books for three years after becoming the most expensive Colombian footballer when he signed for the club, but has now been forced to protest his innocence [COURTESY]

Former Real Madrid player Edwin Congo has been questioned by police in relation to a cocaine trafficking ring in Spain.

The retired Colombian striker was taken in by officers in Madrid on Tuesday before undergoing an hours interrogation.

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