On December 19, during a security operation at Foynes, Ireland, a joint team of Customs and Guards Security officials discovered at least 300 kilograms of high-grade cocaine aboard the Bulgarian bulk carrier VERILA.
It is reported that the search went on in the hopes of discovering more drugs, totalling about 500 kg. The cocaine was said to be thrown overboard in a predefined location since it was packaged in a buoyant bale equipped with a GPS beacon.
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