French law enforcement confiscated 10 tons of cocaine in the port city of Dunkirk, marking the largest drug seizure in France's history. This was reported by Reuters, as conveyed by UNN.
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According to preliminary estimates, the seized batch is valued at 320 million euros, or 339 million dollars.
The drugs were hidden in containers, and their origin is from South America. The seizure is part of a broader fight against drug trafficking. This year alone, over 53 tons of cocaine have already been confiscated in France, which is 130% more than in 2023.
This record seizure indicates that France continues to be an important route for drugs being smuggled into Europe, particularly through ports, where traffickers attempt to use various methods to conceal prohibited cargo.
According to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, cocaine is the second most popular drug on the continent after cannabis, and the number of seized batches in the European Union continues to rise.
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