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.
The French National Navy has successfully seized a significant shipment of cocaine, totaling 2.4 tons, from a vessel operating in Polynesian waters, in coordination with U.S. authorities. This operation highlights an ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in the region. Despite the drugs not being destined for French Polynesia itself, they are transported through its waters en route to larger markets in countries such as New Zealand and Australia.
Over the past month, this seizure marks the third substantial drug haul in Polynesian waters, adding to nearly 12 tons of cocaine intercepted thus far. The previous operations included multiple large-scale seizures, with individual hauls ranging from two to five tons, in addition to nearly half a ton found in a shipping container at the port of Papeete. This pattern of seizures indicates a growing trend of increased trafficking activity across the Pacific Ocean.
The involvement of French and U.S. forces in these operations underscores international cooperation aimed at disrupting such trafficking routes, which not only affect the region but also contribute to drug-related issues in the aforementioned consumer countries. The ongoing efforts reflect a robust stance against organized crime, aiming to mitigate the risks associated with drug accessibility and trafficking networks spanning large geographic areas.
