French Police Seize 1.3 Tons of Cocaine Worth €30 Mln
French police have intercepted 1.3 tons of cocaine valued at around €30 million (£25 million) in what Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau described as an unprecedented drug bust.
The cocaine was concealed in wooden crates and discovered during a routine inspection of a lorry travelling from Spain on a motorway near Bordeaux. Authorities confirmed that the seizure formed part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.
The operation was carried out in close cooperation with Spanish police after investigators received confidential intelligence regarding a possible smuggling attempt. Following the tip-off, the lorry was subjected to detailed checks, which led to the discovery of the narcotics.
Police sources
told
BFM TV that investigators had been monitoring the vehicle due to suspicious journeys between Spain and Northern Europe.
Authorities believe the seizure highlights the growing influx of large cocaine shipments into Europe via Portugal and southern Spain. Officials view the operation as a significant blow to the drug trafficking networks operating across the continent.
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