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/
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/
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/
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/
⚠️🚢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
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 40kg. These drugs were concealed within music speakers shipped from the Netherlands.
https://smugglewire.com/100000-xtc-and-methamphetamine-pills-seized/
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