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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Dominican Republic seizes a record shipment of cocaine, in Santo Domingo.REUTERS/Erika Santelices
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Dominican Republic Port Seizes Record 9.5 Tons Of Cocaine

SANTO DOMINGO, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The Dominican Republic on Friday reported its largest ever cocaine seizure, saying it found some 9.5 metric tons of

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Monday, December 2, 2024
Cocaine seized during Operation Tyrrendor
Defense

Record-Breaking Drug Bust: Australian Authorities Seize Cocaine Worth $465 Million at Sea

Australian authorities have intercepted the nation’s largest-ever cocaine shipment, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects in a sophisticated maritime drug

December 2, 2024
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Mexico Asks China For Help Stopping Fentanyl Shipments
News

Mexico Asks China For Help Stopping Fentanyl Shipments

By Matthew Bristow (Bloomberg) Mexican diplomats and law enforcement officials visited China last week for talks over how to curb the smuggling of chemicals

October 21, 2023
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
An Irish Defence Force helicopter flies above the deck of the Matthew bulk carrier
Shipping

Irish Forces Raid Bulk Carrier and Find ‘Significant Quantity’ of Cocaine

Irish military forces raided the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Matthew on Tuesday and discovered a “significant quantity” of

September 27, 2023
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Shipping

Greek Police Find 3.2 Mln Euros Of Cocaine In Banana Containers

ATHENS, June 3 (Reuters) – Police in northern Greece have seized dozens of packages of cocaine stashed in containers laden with bananas that

June 3, 2023
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Sunday, March 5, 2023
International Drug Bust Nets $677 Mln Of Cocaine Off The Coast Of South America
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International Drug Bust Nets $677 Mln Of Cocaine Off The Coast Of South America

SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) – A joint U.S. and Australian law enforcement operation busted an international drug ring after intercepting 2.4

March 5, 2023
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Law Enforcement Busts European Drug Trafficking ‘Super Cartel’
Shipping

Law Enforcement Busts European Drug Trafficking ‘Super Cartel’

Coordinated raids were carried out this month across Europe and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against a criminal “super cartel” involved in

November 29, 2022
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
Coast Guard Offloads $475 Million In Illegal Narcotics In Miami
USCG

Coast Guard Offloads $475 Million In Illegal Narcotics In Miami

MIAMI — The crew of the USCGC Legare (WMEC 912) offloaded approximately 24,700 pounds of cocaine and 3,892 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated

September 17, 2022
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Monday, August 8, 2022
Cocaine Seized from Container Carried By Maersk Ship in Australia
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Cocaine Seized from Container Carried By Maersk Ship in Australia

Australian police have seized cocaine worth more than $195 million from a container transported by a Maersk ship in Sydney’s Port Botany. Australian

August 8, 2022
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Friday, February 18, 2022
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Over $1 Billion Worth of Drugs at Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Over $1 Billion Worth of Drugs at Port Everglades

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James on Thursday offloaded approximately 54,500 pounds of cocaine and 15,800 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $1.06

February 18, 2022
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Friday, November 26, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $504 Million Worth of Seized Drugs in Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $504 Million Worth of Seized Drugs in Port Everglades

The U.S. Coast Guard this week offloaded approximately 26,250 pounds of cocaine and 3,700 pounds of marijuana from the USCGC Hamilton, marking the largest drug

November 26, 2021
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Monday, August 31, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $228 Million in Cocaine and Marijuana Seized at Sea
Shipping News

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $228 Million in Cocaine and Marijuana Seized at Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard has offloaded seized cocaine and marijuana worth more than $228 million street value in Port Everglades, Florida. The drugs were

August 31, 2020
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Monday, February 10, 2020
USCG Warns Mariners of Potential for Positive Drug Tests from CBD
News

USCG Warns Mariners of Potential for Positive Drug Tests from CBD

The U.S. Coast is warning credential mariners against the use of hemp-based CBD products that could result in a positive drug test.  The warning was

February 10, 2020
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
shipping container
Shipping News

Cocaine Entering Europe in Shipping Containers Presents ‘Major Challenge’ as Seizures Hit Record

By Axel Bugge LISBON, June 6 (Reuters) – The amount of cocaine seized by authorities in Europe doubled in 2017 to reach a record 140 tonnes in a strong

June 6, 2019
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Friday, April 19, 2019
montenegro training ship jadran
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Montenegro Seizes Drugs on Navy Training Ship

PODGORICA, April 19 (Reuters) – Montenegrin military police have seized around 50 kilograms of drugs on board a naval training ship, hours before it was

April 19, 2019
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Friday, March 22, 2019
coast guard 27000 pounds cocaine
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U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Seized Cocaine Worth $360 Million Wholesale

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa offloaded approximately 27,000 pounds of cocaine Miami, Florida on Friday worth an estimated $360 million wholesale,

March 22, 2019
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Friday, December 14, 2018
noka ship drug bust
Shipping News

Greece Seizes $113 Million Worth of Drugs from Libya-Bound Ship

ATHENS, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Greece has seized drugs worth more than 100 million euros ($113 million) after intercepting a Syrian ship sailing for Libya,

December 14, 2018
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Greek Shipowner Olympiakos Piraeus
Finance

Greek Shipowner Denies Drug Trafficking Charges

by Constantinos Georgizas (Reuters) – Greek shipping tycoon Vangelis Marinakis, the owner of Olympiakos Piraeus and Nottingham Forest soccer

August 28, 2018
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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Italy Uncovers Massive Load of Hash in Ship’s Fuel Tanks
Interesting

Italy Uncovers Massive Load of Hash in Ship’s Fuel Tanks

ROME, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Italian police said on Thursday they found 20 tonnes of hash worth as much as 200 million euros ($232 million) in the fuel tanks

August 9, 2018
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Monday, August 6, 2018
Shipping News

Colombian Authorities Seize Over a Ton of Cocaine Found on Ship Bound for Europe

Colombian authorities have seized more than one ton of cocaine that was discovered inside a container on a ship bound for Europe, the Colombian Navy reported

August 6, 2018
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