Keywords: Cocaine


Italy seizes 770 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana shipment at Vado Ligure port

Italian authorities have uncovered one of the country’s largest recent anti-drug operations after seizing 770 kilograms of high-purity cocaine concealed inside a refrigerated container carrying bananas at the port of Vado Ligure, in northwestern Italy. The shipment, which originated from one of......

More than one tonne of cocaine seized at Sea as three suspects face charges in Paris

French authorities have opened a major organised crime investigation after more than one tonne of cocaine was seized aboard a vessel intercepted in the Indian Ocean, leading to the prosecution and detention of three foreign nationals in Paris. A Brazilian man and two Bolivian nationals were formally......

Casablanca police seize 45 kilograms of cocaine hidden in food shipment container

Moroccan authorities have opened an investigation after discovering 45 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a maritime container carrying imported food products in Casablanca, in what officials describe as a suspected attempt at international drug trafficking. The seizure was carried out after the judicial......

Mexico seizes nearly three tonnes of cocaine in Pacific anti-drug operation

Mexican authorities have seized nearly three tonnes of cocaine and arrested four suspects during a maritime anti-drug operation in the Pacific Ocean, as the government continues to intensify its crackdown on organized crime and narcotics trafficking. The operation was carried out by the Mexican Navy,......

Colombia’s Petro discusses anti-drug policy and U.S. sanctions in call with Trump

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, focusing on anti-narcotics efforts and strained bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Colombian government. The discussion centered on Colombia’s ongoing campaign to......

Italian authorities seize 340 kg of cocaine hidden in plantain shipment

Italian financial police have seized 340 kilograms of high-purity cocaine concealed inside a shipment of plantains at the Port of Vado Ligure, dealing another significant blow to international drug trafficking networks operating through European ports. Authorities estimate the seized narcotics would......

Australia makes historic 2.7-tonne cocaine seizure near Sydney

Australian authorities have announced the largest cocaine seizure ever recorded in the country, uncovering approximately 2.7 tonnes of the drug during an operation in the outskirts of Sydney. The discovery was made during an investigation targeting organized criminal activity, with officers locating......

Chile seizes over 100 tons of drugs hidden in wood shipments bound for Europe

Chilean authorities have announced the seizure of more than 100 tons of illegal drugs concealed inside large shipments of timber destined for Europe, describing the operation as the largest drug confiscation of its kind in the country's history. According to government officials, the drugs—mainly......

Marseille mother sentenced to one year in prison for giving cocaine to her 10-years-old daughter

A court in Marseille has sentenced a 50-years-old woman to one year in prison after she was found guilty of giving cocaine to her 10-years-old daughter while the child was receiving medical treatment in a hospital. According to information presented during the judicial proceedings, the incident occurred......