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Massive NSW Drug Bust: Police Seize $623M in Cocaine

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A massive NSW drug bust has resulted in five arrests and the seizure of more than a tonne of cocaine worth an estimated $623 million. Following a joint investigation under Strike Force Blaine, police intercepted a motor cruiser off South West Rocks. The vessel was tracked from Sydney to Port Macquarie before being stopped. Authorities allege the group planned to traffic over a million street-level cocaine doses into regional communities across New South Wales.

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Cocaine Trafficking Trial in U.S. 4 Extradited from Guinea-Bissau

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Four men convicted in Guinea-Bissau for smuggling 2.63 metric tons of cocaine have been extradited for a cocaine trafficking trial in U.S. federal court. The suspects, from Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and the U.S., now face charges in Florida. Their prosecution highlights cross-border cooperation and a shift in Guinea-Bissau’s approach to organized drug crime. If convicted, they face up to life in prison.

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Cocaine Seized at Paso Del Norte: 94.5 Pounds Intercepted

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CBP officers at the Paso Del Norte crossing seized 94.5 pounds of cocaine hidden in a vehicle from Mexico. Thanks to one officer’s keen observation, the drugs were found before they could hit U.S. streets. The driver, a 29-year-old Mexican woman, now faces prosecution. Discover how sharp instincts and high-tech tools stopped this major smuggling attempt in its tracks.

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Cocaine Gang Jailed After £2.4M Drug Bust in Somerset

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Six members of a major drug trafficking network have been jailed after police uncovered £2.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in a car in Weston-super-Mare. The cocaine gang jailed in Somerset included Rachael Beer, whose arrest led to the capture of five accomplices. Officers found 30 kilos of cocaine in her boot and a safe full of cash at her home. The operation had distributed 170kg of cocaine before being shut down by authorities.

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Eagle Pass Cocaine Seizure Uncovers $491K in Hidden Drugs

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An Eagle Pass cocaine seizure has disrupted an attempted smuggling operation after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered over $491,000 worth of cocaine concealed in a pickup truck. The April 2 bust at the Camino Real International Bridge led to the arrest of a 57-year-old woman from Mexico. Officers uncovered 16 tightly packed cocaine bundles using nonintrusive scanners and a canine unit, demonstrating the effectiveness of border enforcement at this key entry point.

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Hell’s Angels Cocaine Ring Busted in Spain’s Valencia Port

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Spanish police have dismantled a Hell’s Angels cocaine ring, seizing 1,000 kilograms of cocaine hidden in shipping containers at Valencia Port. The Europol-backed operation resulted in 20 arrests across Spain, Belgium, and France. Authorities say gang members used “spidermen” to scale container stacks and extract the hidden drugs using bolt cutters and saws. This takedown highlights the growing sophistication of criminal groups exploiting European ports to smuggle vast quantities of cocaine into the continent.

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South Korea’s Largest Cocaine Bust Uncovered on Cargo Ship

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Authorities in South Korea have carried out the country’s largest-ever cocaine seizure, discovering one tonne of the drug on a cargo vessel from South America. Acting on a tip from the FBI, police boarded the Norwegian-flagged ship at Okgye Port and uncovered $340 million worth of cocaine. With drug trafficking rare in Korea, this massive bust highlights a bold new trafficking route—and the growing risks traffickers are willing to take.

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Western Balkan Cocaine Trade Expands in South America

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Western Balkan cocaine trade networks have become dominant players in South America, reshaping the global narcotics market. A new report reveals how these groups have evolved from war-torn backgrounds into powerful criminal syndicates. With cash-based deals, deep-rooted corruption, and strategic alliances, they now rival traditional cartels. This transformation poses serious challenges to both European and South American authorities, who are struggling to dismantle these decentralised, highly adaptive organisations.

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Methamphetamine Import Plot: Hunter Man Charged Over 99kg Haul

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A Hunter man faces court over his alleged role in a sophisticated methamphetamine import plot, following the interception of 99kg of the drug in Sydney. Valued at $91 million, the shipment was concealed inside boxes labelled as mechanical parts. Authorities say it equates to nearly a million street deals. This high-stakes investigation highlights the relentless efforts of the AFP and ABF in disrupting drug trafficking networks targeting Australian borders.

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Narco-Subs in Europe: Cocaine Smuggling Across the Atlantic

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Cocaine-laden narco-subs are now surfacing in European waters, confirming a once-dismissed smuggling route from South America to Spain. In 2019, Spain seized its first semi-submersible off Galicia’s coast—3,000kg of cocaine aboard. Since then, trafficking tactics have grown bolder, exploiting Spain’s vulnerable coastline. As drug cartels tighten their grip, authorities race to adapt to this underwater threat. Meanwhile, families like Santiago De Dios’s are left with heartbreak and unanswered questions in a rising tide of violence and corruption.

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