Spanish Police Seize 40 Tons of Cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE – Spanish police have seized a record 40 tons of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean, the union of the Spanish Civil Guard (AUGC) announced today. AUGC sources said the Spanish Civil Guard intercepted a smuggler ship in international waters near the Canary Islands on Friday, and about 20 people were arrested during the police operation.
TL;DR
- Spanish police seized a record 40 tons of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean.
- A smuggler ship was intercepted in international waters near the Canary Islands.
- Approximately 20 people were arrested during the operation.
- The seized cocaine is being inspected on the Canary Islands.
- The ship originated from Freetown, Sierra Leone, and was heading towards Benghazi, Libya.
- Spain is a crucial entry point for drugs into Europe.
- The seizure is considered one of the largest nationally and internationally.