Police of Spain and the Netherlands seized the largest batch of psychoactive drugs in Europe
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Police of Spain and the Netherlands confiscated 947 kg of MDMA, the largest batch in Europe. The drugs were planned to be sent to South America in exchange for cocaine, 15 people were detained.
The police of Spain and the Netherlands conducted a joint operation during which they seized 947 kg of MDMA – the largest batch of this psychoactive drug ever confiscated in Europe. This was reported by Reuters news agency, citing a statement from law enforcement, writes UNN.
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According to the Spanish police, the synthetic drug was planned to be sent to South America, where it was to be exchanged for cocaine. As part of the operation, law enforcement detained 15 people in both countries, 12 of whom remain in custody.
The detainees have been charged with crimes against public health, participation in an organized criminal group, electricity fraud, and illegal possession of weapons.
The investigation established that the drugs were planned to be shipped from the Belgian port of Antwerp to Ghana.
It is noted that the investigation began in early 2025. Law enforcement determined that the suspects coordinated an international drug supply channel from Spain and the Netherlands through Africa to Latin America.
Joint searches were conducted at the end of January 2026 after police received confirmation of the preparation of an imminent shipment.
In addition to MDMA, law enforcement seized 644 cannabis plants, three firearms, 46 thousand euros in cash, and five luxury watches.