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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Marseille: a dealer on a scooter arrested in the city center, nearly a kilogram of cocaine seized in an Airbnb

A drug dealer was arrested in Marseille while riding a scooter, leading to the seizure of nearly a kilogram of cocaine from a nearby Airbnb.

Mar 3 • 11:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Teen arrested in historic cocaine seizure worth $7M: Durham police

A 17-year-old boy was arrested following a significant cocaine seizure valued at over $7 million in Durham, Canada.

Feb 27 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police find 500 kg of cocaine buried after seizure of airplane in Dueré

Police uncovered approximately 500 kg of cocaine buried in the forest in Dueré, Brazil, following the apprehension of an airplane and its pilot involved in drug trafficking.

Feb 27 • 10:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Deaths and arrests: what is known about the police operation that seized an airplane and drugs in Tocantins

A police operation in Tocantins has resulted in the seizure of an airplane and 500 kg of cocaine, with four suspects killed and two others remaining at large.

Feb 25 • 13:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Paula, the 'service provider' for drug traffickers who fled with a million euros in supermarket bags

A major drug trafficking network operating in Spain and beyond was dismantled, resulting in significant arrests and the seizure of over 3,400 kilos of cocaine.

Feb 24 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested in operation investigating drug distribution logistics along Amazon rivers

Two men were arrested in an operation investigating the logistics of drug trafficking via the Amazon rivers, following a major cocaine seizure in Amapá.

Feb 24 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crackdown on traffickers continues in forest area after seizure of plane with drugs

Police continue their operation in southeastern Tocantins after seizing a plane with approximately 500 kilograms of base pasta cocaine, resulting in four suspects dead.

Feb 23 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: productivity roundtable urges Chalmers to be bold in May budget; federal police seize 28kg of cocaine hidden in luxury bus

Australian authorities are facing challenges regarding the repatriation of women and children from Syria, while the federal police have made a significant drug bust involving cocaine.

Feb 21 • 22:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Petro 'promotes' seizure of 17 tons of cocaine in Mexico, El Salvador, and Polynesia

President Gustavo Petro announced the record seizure of 17 tons of cocaine across waters of Mexico, El Salvador, and French Polynesia, attributing the success to his country’s intelligence efforts.

Feb 21 • 18:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Traffic stop leads to $1.45 million drug seizure, police say

Police in New South Wales arrested a 22-year-old man after seizing drugs worth $1.45 million during a traffic stop.

Feb 21 • 03:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Not So Secret Operations

Mexico's security secretary reported the seizure of a single-engine plane carrying half a ton of cocaine detected over Oaxaca.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US 'applauds' Bukele for seizure of tons of cocaine: 'It is impossible to calculate how many lives were saved'

The US government praised El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele for a massive cocaine seizure, stating it was a significant blow to transnational crime and could save countless lives.

Feb 18 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

“Thank you for the new ship”, this is the ship with drugs seized by El Salvador, where there was an Ecuadorian

El Salvador's authorities seized 6.6 tons of cocaine from a Tanzanian-flagged ship, arresting ten drug traffickers involved in the operation.

Feb 17 • 21:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Nayib Bukele announces the largest seizure in the history of El Salvador; the drugs came from Africa

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced the country's largest drug seizure, with 6.6 tons of cocaine valued at $165 million intercepted by the National Navy.

Feb 17 • 06:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Third cocaine seizure brings French Polynesia haul to $2.4 billion

French authorities have conducted a third cocaine interception near French Polynesia, raising the total drug haul value to $2.4 billion for 2026.

Feb 17 • 05:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Salvadoran Navy seizes 6.6 tons of cocaine in the Pacific

The Salvadoran Navy has made the largest drug seizure in its history, confiscating 6.6 tons of cocaine from a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in the Pacific Ocean.

Feb 16 • 04:34 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

France seizes 2.4 tons of cocaine from vessel in the Pacific

French authorities announced the seizure of 2.4 tons of cocaine from a vessel in the Pacific during a joint operation with the USA.

Feb 15 • 05:23 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

The French Navy seized 2.4 tons of cocaine

The French Navy recently intercepted and seized 2.4 tons of cocaine in a maritime operation.

Feb 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

U.S. Ambassador celebrates coordination with Mexico after cocaine seizure at Colima border

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson lauds the seizure of 188 packages of cocaine, highlighting the successful coordination between the U.S. and Mexico.

Feb 13 • 01:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mexico and the USA conduct joint operation and seize cocaine in the Pacific; watch the video

A joint operation between the Mexican Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard resulted in the seizure of several tons of cocaine from the Pacific Ocean on November 11.

Feb 12 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

US and Mexico announced the seizure of "tons" of cocaine in a "coordinated operation"

The US Coast Guard and Mexican Navy seized tons of cocaine in a coordinated operation in the Pacific Ocean, as reported by Mexican authorities.

Feb 12 • 04:29 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Mexico and the USA have conducted a joint cocaine seizure

The Mexican Navy announced a joint operation with the United States that resulted in the seizure of 188 packages of cocaine outside Mexico's economic zone.

Feb 12 • 03:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pacific: Mexico and the United States seize 188 packages of cocaine during a 'coordinated operation'

Mexico and the United States collaborated in a coordinated operation in the Pacific, resulting in the seizure of 188 packages of cocaine amidst rising tensions between the two countries.

Feb 12 • 02:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice acquits six accused of drug trafficking after seizure of 196 kg of cocaine at the Port of Santos

Six men accused of drug trafficking were acquitted by a court in Santos, Brazil, after police found 196 kg of cocaine with insufficient evidence to confirm their involvement in the drug operation.

Feb 11 • 23:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against international trafficking at the Paraguayan border intercepts cocaine and marijuana intended for Curitiba

An operation against international drug trafficking at the Brazil-Paraguay border led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of 24.5 kg of cocaine and 5.5 kg of marijuana destined for Curitiba.

Feb 11 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

An additional 523 kilos of cocaine found in drug smuggling case

A recent escalation in a drug smuggling case involves the discovery of an additional 523 kilograms of cocaine, bringing the total seizure to 1.9 tons.

Feb 11 • 11:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect dies in police confrontation and about 30 kilos of drugs are seized in Lagarto

A police operation in Lagarto, Brazil, resulted in the death of a suspect during a confrontation and the seizure of approximately 30 kilos of drugs, including marijuana and cocaine.

Feb 10 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nervousness of Bolivian Passenger Leads to Seizure of 15 kg of Cocaine Base Paste on Bus

A Bolivian woman was arrested after police found 15 kg of cocaine base paste concealed in her backpack when she exhibited nervous behavior during a routine bus inspection in Brazil.

Feb 10 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets those responsible for the largest cocaine seizure ever recorded in SC, says Federal Police

Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation to dismantle a logistics group behind the largest cocaine seizure in Santa Catarina's history, following the discovery of 1.3 tons of the drug last year.

Feb 10 • 09:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Cocaine: New seizure by the French Navy in the Atlantic

The French Navy seized 1.4 tons of cocaine worth €41 million from a fishing vessel coming from South America.

Feb 9 • 07:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize almost 5 kg of cocaine in Itaperuna

A joint operation by military and civil police resulted in the seizure of nearly five kilograms of cocaine in Itaperuna, discovered hidden in various locations following security tips.

Feb 6 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with drugs hidden in car trunk and rented room

A man was arrested after being reported for distributing drugs from a car in Montes Claros and using a rented room to hide narcotics, leading to the seizure of marijuana, cocaine, cash, and drug-related notes.

Feb 6 • 16:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

The huge cocaine seizure took place in a Portuguese port city. A Danish network was behind the smuggling

Danish authorities reported the seizure of 1.3 tons of cocaine in Portimão, Portugal, implicating a Danish biker gang in the smuggling operation.

Feb 6 • 06:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Record seizure of drugs: "New plateau"

The Swedish Customs reports the highest quantity of seized heroin ever and historically high levels of cocaine based on new statistics from last year.

Feb 5 • 09:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Record Seizure of Narcotics: 'New Plateau'

Sweden experiences a record amount of heroin seizures last year, reaching 134 kilos, alongside historically high cocaine levels, although cocaine seizures slightly decreased.

Feb 5 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The French Navy stopped a boat carrying cocaine in the Caribbean

The French Navy intercepted a boat carrying approximately 680 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea and has handed over the seizure to Barbadian authorities.

Feb 5 • 08:35 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

French navy seizes more than 4 tonnes of cocaine from ship in South Pacific

The French navy intercepted and seized over four tonnes of cocaine from a Central American vessel in the South Pacific, which was thought to be heading for South Africa.

Feb 5 • 07:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The French Navy seized over 4 tons of cocaine on a ship in French Polynesia

The French Navy intercepted a ship in French Polynesia carrying over 4 tons of cocaine, which was subsequently destroyed at sea outside the Exclusive Economic Zone, with a stated destination of South Africa.

Feb 5 • 03:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Over four tons of cocaine seized

The French navy seized 4.25 tons of cocaine from a Central American vessel believed to be headed for South Africa in the South Pacific, and the cargo was destroyed at sea.

Feb 5 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss pens and drugs are seized on the LMG-653 in a bus traveling from SC to BA

During a traffic stop on the LMG-653, police seized weight loss pens, rebite pills, and cocaine from a bus traveling from Santa Catarina to Bahia as part of the 'Safe Pre-Carnival' operation.

Feb 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

More than a ton of cocaine was seized in Esmeraldas: five people were placed in preventive detention

Five individuals have been detained on suspicion of drug trafficking in San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, following the seizure of over a ton of cocaine by military personnel.

Feb 3 • 01:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

This is how the Black Shadow Operation ‘sank’ the cocaine trafficking network in Europe; there are 105 detainees

Following months of surveillance and investigation, authorities from five countries reported the results of Operation 'Black Shadow,' which concluded with a major assault on the largest distribution and money laundering center related to cocaine trafficking in Europe, leading to the arrest of 105 alleged drug traffickers and the seizure of over 10 tons of cocaine.

Feb 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

International cocaine ring dismantled in Spain: Used young swimmers, 30 arrests

An international cocaine trafficking network has been dismantled in Spain, leading to the arrest of 30 individuals and the seizure of nearly 2.5 tons of cocaine.

Jan 15 • 23:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

VIDEO Spanish police seized a record 10 tons of cocaine, digging it out with shovels and hands under salt

Spanish police executed their largest cocaine seizure to date at sea, intercepting a vessel carrying nearly 10 tons of drugs hidden in a shipment of salt en route from Brazil to Europe, resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals on board.

Jan 12 • 19:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Spanish police seized a record 10 tons of cocaine hidden in a salt shipment

Spanish police executed their largest cocaine seizure to date at sea, intercepting a vessel carrying nearly 10 tons of cocaine concealed in a salt shipment from Brazil to Europe, resulting in the arrest of 13 people.

Jan 12 • 17:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Spanish police seize 10 tonnes of cocaine hidden in ship off Canary Islands

Spanish police have conducted their largest-ever maritime seizure of cocaine, intercepting nearly 10 tonnes hidden in a ship's cargo off the Canary Islands.

Jan 12 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

10 tons of cocaine seized at sea, the largest haul in the history of the Police

The Police have reported the seizure of 9,994 kilos of cocaine, hidden in a salt-laden ship, marking the largest haul in their history.

Jan 12 • 12:36 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Police seize 7,000 kilos of cocaine on a ship from Cameroon near the coast of the Canary Islands

The National Police seized approximately 7,000 kilos of cocaine off the coast of the Canary Islands, marking the largest maritime drug haul to date, on a Cameroonian ship.

Jan 11 • 21:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A seizure of 40 million dollars and the 'cocaine lawyer' under scrutiny: the United States tightens its focus on Ryan Wedding

The seizure of 62 motorcycles, drugs, and gold medals from Canadian Olympic athlete Ryan Wedding, who is accused of ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, intensifies scrutiny as he becomes one of the FBI's most wanted.

Dec 30 • 22:26 UTC

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