Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Summary
Spanish police seized what may be a national record amount of cocaine, around 35 to 40 tons, from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands. About 20 people were arrested, and the seizure is believed to be part of an international drug trafficking network.Key Facts
- The seizure happened off Spain’s Canary Islands in international waters.
- The Civil Guard stopped a ship that had left Freetown, Sierra Leone, heading for Benghazi, Libya.
- The ship’s hold was filled with bales of cocaine, making it Spain’s largest cocaine seizure.
- Around 20 people were arrested during the operation.
- Drug experts believe the cocaine was meant to be moved onto smaller boats for delivery to Europe.
- Spain is a major entry point for drugs into Europe due to its location and ties with Latin America.
- The investigation is currently under legal secrecy by court order.
- Spain has made other large cocaine seizures in recent years, including nearly 10 tons in January and 13 tons in 2024.
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