Spain Makes Largest Cocaine Seizure in History in Shipment from Brazil
Spanish authorities intercepted a shipment of salt from Brazil concealing 10 tons of cocaine, in what has already been described as the largest seizure of this drug in the country's history. The operation represents a major blow to international drug trafficking networks operating in Europe.
Spain carried out its largest cocaine seizure ever after intercepting 10 tons of the drug hidden in a shipment of salt from Brazil destined for various locations in Europe, according to official security sources.
The operation took place in one of Spain's main ports, where authorities detected irregularities in the documentation and the composition of the shipment. After a thorough inspection, agents confirmed that the salt was being used as a camouflage method to transport large quantities of cocaine without raising suspicion.
Historic Blow to Drug Trafficking
The volume of drugs seized represents an absolute record in Spain and one of the largest seizures in Europe in recent years. Had it reached the illegal market, the cocaine would have generated billions of euros for the criminal organizations involved.
The investigation points to an international drug trafficking network with branches in South America and Europe, which used legitimate trade routes to smuggle the drugs into the continent.
International Cooperation
The operation was made possible thanks to cooperation between Spanish security forces, European agencies, and Brazilian authorities, which allowed them to trace the origin of the shipment and coordinate its interception.
Police sources indicated that the investigation is ongoing and that further arrests are possible in the coming days, both in Spain and in other European countries.
Alert at European Ports
The case has put ports across the region on high alert, as it confirms that cartels continue to use legal and seemingly low-risk goods to smuggle drugs into Europe on a large scale.
Authorities emphasized that the seizure demonstrates the State's operational capacity to combat organized crime and reiterated their commitment to strengthening port controls and international cooperation.
???????? | España realiza la mayor incautación de cocaína de su historia al interceptar 10 toneladas ocultas en un cargamento de sal procedente de Brasil con destino a Europa.
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