€215 Million Cocaine Seizure in Marseille Highlights International Drug Trafficking Network
On February 27, 2020, French authorities seized over 3.3 metric tons of cocaine (€215 million) in Marseille, following a DEA tip and a coordinated operation involving the substitution of the cocaine with dummy packages tracked by GPS.
€215 Million Cocaine Seizure in Marseille Highlights International Drug Trafficking Network
On February 27, 2020, French authorities seized over 3.3 metric tons of cocaine (€215 million) in Marseille, following a DEA tip and a coordinated operation involving the substitution of the cocaine with dummy packages tracked by GPS.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Cocaine Bust: 197kg Seized, 3 Arrested
Spanish National Police, with DEA assistance, arrested three individuals in Madrid and seized 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a van at a shopping center; the drugs, from African groups, arrived from Ecuador via Algeciras port in August 2024.
Madrid Cocaine Bust: 197kg Seized, 3 Arrested
Spanish National Police, with DEA assistance, arrested three individuals in Madrid and seized 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a van at a shopping center; the drugs, from African groups, arrived from Ecuador via Algeciras port in August 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Congolese Businessman Arrested in €6 Million Cocaine Bust in Madrid
In Madrid, Spanish police arrested a Congolese diamond and logistics businessman and two accomplices for receiving 197 kilos of cocaine from Ecuador worth €6 million, marking the first known presence of Central African drug gangs in Spain.
Congolese Businessman Arrested in €6 Million Cocaine Bust in Madrid
In Madrid, Spanish police arrested a Congolese diamond and logistics businessman and two accomplices for receiving 197 kilos of cocaine from Ecuador worth €6 million, marking the first known presence of Central African drug gangs in Spain.
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40% Bias Score
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
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36% Bias Score
45 kg Cocaine Seizure in Thessaloniki; International Drug Ring Dismantled
Greek authorities seized 45.993 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment's refrigeration unit at the port of Thessaloniki on December 13th, 2024, arresting four members of an international drug trafficking ring operating between Latin America and Europe.
45 kg Cocaine Seizure in Thessaloniki; International Drug Ring Dismantled
Greek authorities seized 45.993 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment's refrigeration unit at the port of Thessaloniki on December 13th, 2024, arresting four members of an international drug trafficking ring operating between Latin America and Europe.
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24% Bias Score
Global Anti-Drug Operation Nets Six Narco-Submarines, 1,400 Tons of Drugs
In a massive international anti-drug operation, Colombian authorities seized six narco-submarines laden with cocaine, along with over 1,400 tons of drugs, including 225 tons of cocaine, between October 1 and November 14, highlighting the growing sophistication of drug trafficking.
Global Anti-Drug Operation Nets Six Narco-Submarines, 1,400 Tons of Drugs
In a massive international anti-drug operation, Colombian authorities seized six narco-submarines laden with cocaine, along with over 1,400 tons of drugs, including 225 tons of cocaine, between October 1 and November 14, highlighting the growing sophistication of drug trafficking.
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24% Bias Score
4.5 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Greek-Owned Ship
On January 2023, Spanish authorities seized 4.5 tons of cocaine from the Greek-owned cargo ship "Blume" off the Canary Islands; the ship, carrying 200 tons of coffee from Brazil to Riga, was apprehended 193 nautical miles from Tenerife. The investigation involves Greek authorities due to the ship's ...
4.5 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Greek-Owned Ship
On January 2023, Spanish authorities seized 4.5 tons of cocaine from the Greek-owned cargo ship "Blume" off the Canary Islands; the ship, carrying 200 tons of coffee from Brazil to Riga, was apprehended 193 nautical miles from Tenerife. The investigation involves Greek authorities due to the ship's ...
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32% Bias Score
Record Toronto Cocaine Seizure Highlights Transnational Drug Trade Amidst Trump's Re-election
Toronto police announced the largest cocaine seizure in its history (835 kg, \$85 million CAD street value), arresting six people linked to the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel; the operation involved multiple agencies and followed cocaine's transit from Mexico through the US into Canada, occurring o...
Record Toronto Cocaine Seizure Highlights Transnational Drug Trade Amidst Trump's Re-election
Toronto police announced the largest cocaine seizure in its history (835 kg, \$85 million CAD street value), arresting six people linked to the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel; the operation involved multiple agencies and followed cocaine's transit from Mexico through the US into Canada, occurring o...
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52% Bias Score
153 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Wilhelmshaven; German Cocaine Seizures Decrease
German authorities seized 153 kilograms of cocaine from a Colombian cargo ship in Wilhelmshaven, a significant drop compared to last year's confiscations in Hamburg, prompting investigation into evolving smuggling tactics.
153 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Wilhelmshaven; German Cocaine Seizures Decrease
German authorities seized 153 kilograms of cocaine from a Colombian cargo ship in Wilhelmshaven, a significant drop compared to last year's confiscations in Hamburg, prompting investigation into evolving smuggling tactics.
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36% Bias Score
600 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Spain
Spanish authorities from Guardia Civil and Ertzaintza seized 600 kilograms of cocaine from three Basque individuals on December 20, 2023, in Salamanca, Spain, during transportation from Portugal, disrupting a South American drug trafficking operation.
600 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Spain
Spanish authorities from Guardia Civil and Ertzaintza seized 600 kilograms of cocaine from three Basque individuals on December 20, 2023, in Salamanca, Spain, during transportation from Portugal, disrupting a South American drug trafficking operation.
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36% Bias Score
3,300 kilos of cocaine seized from Venezuelan fishing vessel near Canary Islands
On December 29th, authorities intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine approximately 1,852 kilometers west of the Canary Islands; eleven crew members were arrested, and the vessel sank.
3,300 kilos of cocaine seized from Venezuelan fishing vessel near Canary Islands
On December 29th, authorities intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine approximately 1,852 kilometers west of the Canary Islands; eleven crew members were arrested, and the vessel sank.
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24% Bias Score