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Spanish Civil Guard seizes 700 kilos of cocaine headed to Europe via Canary Islands

Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:49 UTC
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Europol has supported the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) in dismantling a criminal organization smuggling large quantities of cocaine from South America to the European Union via the Canary Islands. The operation also involved law enforcement authorities from Croatia, Italy and Serbia. The investigation identified a significant threat; criminal organizations' increasing ability to collaborate closely and deploy members to different locations for longer periods to enable large-scale drug trafficking. The international cooperation of law enforcement authorities across the EU was therefore crucial for intercepting the suspects and halting their criminal activities. Read full article

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  • imoyaro

    Only 700, stay alert Citizens! *gesturing with laser pistol*

    Aug 24th, 2023 - 03:44 am - Link - Report abuse 0

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