Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
Summary
Spanish police seized between 30,000 and 45,000 kilograms (33 to 50 tonnes) of cocaine from a freighter in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands. Around 20 people were arrested, and the ship was traveling from Sierra Leone to Libya when intercepted in international waters.Key Facts
- The seizure is believed to be a record amount of cocaine for Spain.
- The freighter was stopped by Spain's Civil Guard on Friday near the Canary Islands.
- The ship had traveled from Sierra Leone and was heading to Libya.
- About 20 people were arrested in connection with the drug seizure.
- The cocaine was found in the ship’s cargo hold.
- Officials stated the ship was likely going to transfer drugs to smaller boats for distribution in Europe.
- This is one of the largest cocaine seizures nationally and internationally, according to Spain’s Interior Minister.
- Spanish authorities made a previous large cocaine seizure of nearly 10 tonnes in January.
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