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.
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.
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.
Drug Smuggling: French Navy Seizes 2.4 Tons of Cocaine in the South Pacific
The French Navy, in cooperation with U.S. authorities, has seized 2.4 tons of cocaine off the coast of French Polynesia, destroying the drugs at sea while allowing the ship and its crew to continue their journey.
France and the USA have seized 2.4 tons of cocaine in the Pacific
France and the USA collaborated to seize 2.4 tons of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean during a recent anti-drug operation.
France and the USA have seized 2.4 tons of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean
French authorities, in collaboration with U.S. federal agencies, seized 2.4 tons of cocaine from a vessel in the Pacific, as part of a larger operation that has seen nearly 12 tons confiscated in recent weeks.
Polynesia: The National Navy Seizes 2.4 Tons of Cocaine
The French National Navy recently seized 2.4 tons of cocaine in Polynesia, as part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking routes between Latin America and consumer countries like New Zealand and Australia.
Cocaine ship heads towards Sydney after being stripped of cargo
The MV Raider, a drug vessel that was previously carrying five tonnes of cocaine, is now headed towards Sydney after having its cargo dumped into the sea.
Impressive find: France confiscated more than 4 tons of cocaine
France confiscated over 4 tons of cocaine from a ship believed to be traveling from Central America to South Africa, with the cargo destroyed at sea away from its economic zone.
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.
More than four tons of cocaine seized in the South Pacific
The French Navy has seized 4.25 tons of cocaine from a vessel in the South Pacific, which was intercepted while allegedly heading to South Africa from Central America.
South Pacific State Niue: The 'Rock of Polynesia' as a New Diplomatic Partner
Germany establishes diplomatic relations with the tiny state of Niue in the South Pacific, signaling a stance against China's influence in the region.
Current Lexicon: Surfing
Surfing, revered by King Kamehameha I of Hawaii, is linked to the cultural traditions of Polynesian seafarers and was practiced as an art form on the islands.
BBC: These are the 20 best places to travel in 2026.
BBC journalists and sustainable tourism experts have selected the top travel destinations for 2026, highlighting places from the Polynesian islands to Chile's wine region.