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 A former officer of the Bolivian Air Force has been detained by Argentine authorities for allegedly attempting to smuggle almost half a ton of cocaine. The 475 kilograms of drugs were seized from his aircraft, which landed in a rural zone near Rosario, a city in Santa Fe Province.
https://smugglewire.com/pilot-arrested-for-smuggling-475-kilograms-of-cocaine-into-argentina/ 
 The National Police of Nicaragua apprehended a Nicaraguan national along with four foreign nationals suspected of involvement in international drug trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime.
https://smugglewire.com/263-kilos-of-cocaine-seized-5-arrested-in-nicaragua/ 
 Drug trafficking is an industry in constant evolution. Each time law enforcement intensifies control measures, cartels respond with inventive and sometimes unexpected methods to keep operations moving.

https://smugglewire.com/from-rotterdam-to-scandinavia-the-shifting-geography-of-drug-smuggling/ 
 In a major milestone in the fight against drug trafficking, Bolivia announced on Tuesday that it has destroyed 21.6 tonnes of cocaine following the country’s largest-ever drug seizure.

https://smugglewire.com/bolivia-21-6-tonnes-of-cocaine/ 
 In a significant operation coordinated between Colombian and Ecuadorian law enforcement, authorities have successfully seized 834 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a rice storage warehouse in Ecuador.
https://smugglewire.com/834-kilos-of-cocaine-hidden-in-rice-warehouse/ 
 A Colombian-origin semi-submersible was intercepted off the coast of Clipperton Island, a French territory, carrying a significant load of cocaine.
https://smugglewire.com/5-tons-of-cocaine-found-in-narco-submarine/ 
 Authorities have seized a significant shipment of cocaine at the port of Buenaventura, Colombia, destined for the Netherlands. The shipment, valued at over 2 million euros, contained 962 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride concealed within cow hides.
https://smugglewire.com/962-kg-cocaine-concealed-in-cow-skins/ 
 In a decisive action against organized crime, the Mexican Army confiscated nearly a ton of cocaine in the northern state of Sonora, impacting the nation’s fight against narcotics trafficking.

https://smugglewire.com/1-ton-of-cocaine-seized-by-mexican-army-in-sonora/
 
 438 Kilograms of Cocaine Found in Hidden Truck Compartment. 
https://youtube.com/shorts/5GPIRdptFFk 
 The Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border drug cartel, recovering 105 kilograms of heroin. This raid was carried out following detailed intelligence gathering and surveillance, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. 
 The Federal Highway Police (PRF) recently made a significant drug discovery in Umuarama, Brazil. On October 24, they seized 438 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a truck. The police had received tips suggesting illegal activity, which led them to stop the vehicle for inspection. https://smugglewire.com/438-kilograms-of-cocaine-found-in-hidden-truck-compartment/ 
 why? what is wrong with drugs? 
 Nothing except that because of law enforcement the price keeps high 
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police uncovered 384 brick-sized packages hidden under flowers. These packages contained a whitish substance, which tested positive for cocaine hydrochloride, weighing a total of 385 kilos.

https://smugglewire.com/quito-airport-uncovers-385-kilos-of-cocaine/ 
 ⚠️🚢The U.S. Coast Guard has scored a major win in the battle against drug trafficking. The crew of the Cutter Resolute recently offloaded nearly 4,400 kilograms of cocaine and 2,490 kilograms of marijuana at their homeport in St. Petersburg, Florida. That’s more than $115 million! 
https://youtube.com/shorts/AMSdamAI79I 
 When authorities pursued a suspicious pickup truck, the driver abandoned the vehicle, fleeing on foot. When authorities pursued a suspicious pickup truck, the driver abandoned the vehicle, fleeing on foot.

https://smugglewire.com/180-bricks-of-cocaine-found-in-abandoned-vehicle/ 
 🚨 Major drug bust in Málaga! Spanish National Police seized 420kg of cocaine hidden in a truck’s secret compartment. Two suspects were arrested during the operation.

https://smugglewire.com/malaga-national-police-seize-420-kilograms-of-cocaine-in-truck/ 
 100,000 XTC and Methamphetamine Pills Seized by Guardia Civil

https://youtube.com/shorts/oP5ajqeC4Mw?si=2cXsJo1fm8jQlnOq 
 Dutch Customs Seizes 80 Kg of Cannabis at Schiphol Airport hidden within a shipment of blankets and mattresses.

https://smugglewire.com/dutch-customs-seizes-80-kg-of-cannabis-at-schiphol-airport/ 
 On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers identified irregularities in an x-ray scan of a shipping container that had recently arrived from Italy. This led to a thorough examination of the consignment, during which authorities uncovered 30 packages hidden within the engine compartment of the refrigerated container.
https://smugglewire.com/30-kilograms-cocaine-refrigerated-container/ 
 the Guardia Civil in the province of Badajoz has successfully seized 100,000 xtc and methamphetamine pills, weighing a total of 40 kilograms. 
https://smugglewire.com/100000-xtc-and-methamphetamine-pills-seized/ 
 Dutch Customs Seize 2kg of Cocaine Hidden in Mobility Scooter Battery on Flight from Suriname.

https://smugglewire.com/dutch-customs-cocaine-in-mobility-scooter-battery/ 
 The Guardia Civil in the province of Badajoz has successfully seized 100,000 xtc and methamphetamine pills, weighing a total of 40kg. These drugs were concealed within music speakers shipped from the Netherlands.

https://smugglewire.com/100000-xtc-and-methamphetamine-pills-seized/ 
 €4 Million cash, 360kg of Cocaine and Luxury Vehicles Seized: 66 Arrests Across Europe
https://youtube.com/shorts/5MyVYQQTW_Q 
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 €4 Million, 360kg of Cocaine, Luxury Vehicles, Seized: 66 Arrests Across Europe.

https://smugglewire.com/cash-cocaine-luxury-vehicles-firearms-66-arrests-europe/