Cocaine

Stay informed on the latest cocaine seizures and trafficking cases from around the globe. This section brings you rewritten reports on major smuggling attempts, port inspections, cartel activity, and record-breaking drug hauls. Cocaine remains one of the most trafficked narcotics in the world, and law enforcement continues to uncover sophisticated operations by criminal networks moving tons of it across borders. Whether it’s a hidden compartment in a shipping container, a private jet bust, or a cartel-led distribution ring, this category covers it all. Our reports highlight global seizure hotspots and evolving smuggling trends.

nyc cocaine bust dea seizes 580 lbs 10m in queens

NYC Cocaine Bust: DEA Seizes 580 Lbs, $10M in Queens

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Federal and local agents seized over 580 pounds of cocaine worth $10 million from a Queens self-storage facility in the largest NYPD cocaine bust in a decade. The DEA-led operation tracked suspect Nelson Salcedo over two weeks of surveillance before moving in on August 26, 2026. The drugs were destined for Manhattan and New Jersey distribution networks, and investigators say the criminal organization behind the shipment remains active.

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Liverpool EncroChat drug dealer

Liverpool EncroChat drug dealer sentenced for £500k plot

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A high-level drug supplier who used the EncroChat handle ‘Frostyfirm’ has been jailed for nearly a decade. Josh Smith, 29, coordinated the distribution of cocaine, heroin, and cannabis across Merseyside before international investigators decoded his secret messages. Police discovered a treasure trove of luxury goods and cash at his Liverpool home after his own PlayStation username betrayed his identity. His sentencing marks another major victory for the joint Merseyside Organised Crime Partnership team.

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€225 million cocaine bust leads to arrests of cartel links

€225 Million Cocaine Bust Leads to Arrests of Cartel Links

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Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission has arrested three suspects tied to the wanted Dutch drug lord Jos Leijdekkers after a record-breaking €225 million cocaine seizure in France. The 4,000kg shipment, intercepted at the port of Dunkirk, originated in West Africa and was destined for Belgium. This high-profile operation reinforces Ghana’s stance against international drug cartels and highlights the ongoing global crackdown on major narcotics trafficking networks moving massive quantities across international borders.

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mcallen cocaine stash house bust nets $700k and 80 lbs

McAllen cocaine stash house bust nets $700k and 80 lbs

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Federal agents in McAllen recently executed a major raid, uncovering more than $700,000 in cash and 80 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a residential home. The joint operation between the DEA and Texas DPS underscores the growing presence of cartel stash houses in quiet neighborhoods. This article explores the details of the seizure, the strategic importance of the Rio Grande Valley, and the ongoing national effort to dismantle transnational drug trafficking networks.

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us coast guard smashes 18year record with 250 mill

US Coast Guard Smashes 18-Year Record with $250 Million Cocaine Bust at Sea

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The US Coast Guard has recorded its biggest cocaine bust at sea in 18 years, seizing 22,052 pounds of cocaine worth over $250 million from a single vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Six suspected drug smugglers were arrested after a dramatic high-speed pursuit ended with a Coast Guard helicopter disabling the fleeing vessel’s engine with gunfire. The record-breaking seizure forms part of Operation Pacific Viper, America’s largest maritime counter-narcotics campaign.

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Authorities intercept a drug submarine carrying $69 million worth of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean

Cocaine Seizure Pacific Ocean Stops $69M Drug Sub

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On October 23, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane seized 5,000 pounds of cocaine worth $69 million from a semi-submersible craft in the Pacific Ocean. With aerial support from the Joint Interagency Task Force South, the cutter’s crew acted swiftly to stop the drug sub before the suspects could scuttle it. This interdiction, part of Campaign Martillo, underscores ongoing U.S. efforts to combat international narcotics trafficking across key maritime drug corridors.

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Border Patrol K9 unit poses with cocaine bricks stacked on a vehicle hood after a bust

Cocaine Seizure Puerto Rico Uncovers $4.2M Drug Haul

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a suspect vessel near Rincon, Puerto Rico, seizing 518 pounds of cocaine worth $4.2 million. The June 21 operation involved Air and Marine Operations and the Border Patrol’s Ramey Sector, highlighting the region’s role in the transnational drug trade. Eight bales of cocaine were found on a beached vessel, with custody transferred to Homeland Security Investigations. The seizure reflects CBP’s vigilant border protection efforts across U.S. coastal territories.

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