French navy seizes nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine off West African coast
Summary
The French navy intercepted almost 10 tonnes of cocaine off the coast of West Africa from an unmarked fishing boat. The operation was part of Operation Corymbe, a long-term mission to maintain security in the Gulf of Guinea. The drugs are valued at $610 million.Key Facts
- French navy seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine in the Gulf of Guinea.
- The cocaine has an estimated value of $610 million.
- The drugs were found on an unflagged fishing vessel.
- French naval vessels received a tip-off from several intelligence and anti-drug organizations.
- Operation Corymbe, which began in 1990, aims to ensure security in the Gulf of Guinea.
- Since the beginning of the year, 54 tonnes of drugs have been intercepted in the region.
- The Gulf of Guinea is a known transit point for cocaine from South America to Europe.
- Last year, the French navy made a record seizure of 10.7 tonnes of cocaine in the same area.
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