Bulk Carrier Detained With 216 Kilos of Cocaine

Anti drug police team seized 216 kilos of Cocaine from Bulk carrier shortly after arrival at Ancona port, Italy, reports Maritime Bulletin.

Bulk carrier searched

Bulk carrier ADRIENNE arrived at Ancona port, Italy, on Sep 30, from Brazil via Spain. Anti-drug police team with trained dogs started a searched for cocaine shortly after her arrival. 

Cocaine in store rooms

216 kilo of cocaine, wrapped in packages, were found in one of ship’s storerooms. One crew was arrested. 

Investigation triggered

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1.5 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized On Board a Vessel

1.5 tonnes of cocaine found on CMA CGM boxship, reports Glory News.

How 1.5 tonnes of cocaine was seized ?

Germany’s customs and police officers seize around 1.5 tonnes of cocaine on board a container vessel at the Port of Hamburg.

Cocacine hidden

The cocaine was hidden in “bags with strange logos” in a container on board a containership docked at the port, Hamburger Abenddblatt reported.

The street value of the cocaine is estimated at EUR 300 million.

1.5 tonnes is one of the largest seizures

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