Tag: narcotics
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103kg Cocaine Seized From Within Suitcases in Container at Brazilian Port of Paranaguá
March 01: Initial reports suggest that Brazilian customs agents seized 103kg of cocaine at the port of Paranaguá. The narcotics were discovered in 4 suitcases in a container loaded with […]
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Cocaine Seized From Container Vessel Near Ensenada, Mexico; 4 Suspects Arrested
February 26: The Mexican Navy has seized 3.1 kg of cocaine near Ensenada after a person was spotted throwing a package from on board the container vessel MOL MAJESTY (IMO […]
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Aruban Authorities Seize 5 Tons of Cocaine From Vessel and Arrest Crew Off Venezuela
February 26: Authorities in the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba have seized five tons of cocaine from on board a cargo ship destined for Greece and arrested several Montenegrin crew […]
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Security Increased At Mexican Ports of Tuxpan and Isla de Lobos To Counter Illicit Trafficking
February 20: The Mexican Secretariat of the Navy has reportedly reinforced security measures at the ports of Tuxpan and Isla de Lobos after an investigation found illegal trafficking of fuel, […]
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Panamanian Police Seize Over 5 Tons of Narcotics From Semi-Submersible; 4 Suspects Arrested
February 19: Panamanian authorities have seized over 5 tons of unspecified narcotics from a semi-submersible vessel off the coast near the province of Bocas del Toro. Officers with Panama’s National […]
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£1.7m Worth of Cocaine Seized From Under Timber on Lorry At Port of Hull; Suspect Arrested
January 22: A lorry driver has been arrested at the port of Hull after 21kg of cocaine (worth approx. £1.7m) was discovered in three packages under a load of timber […]
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1045kg Hashish Seized From Dhow in Gulf of Oman
February 14–16: In the late afternoon of 15 February, Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) MONTROSE’s ‘WILDCAT’ shipborne helicopter spotted a suspicious dhow in an area of the Gulf of Oman known […]
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Brazilian Authorities Seize 140kg of Cocaine Amongst Timber Shipment at Itajai Port
February 17: Authorities seized 140 kg of cocaine concealed among a cargo of timber inside a container at Itajai port. Authorities found the narcotics during a routine cargo inspection. The […]
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Costa Rica Seizes Five Tons of Cocaine Bound for Holland in Largest Narcotics Seizure Ever in Country
February 15: Police in Costa Rica seized more than 5 tons of cocaine bound for the Dutch port of Rotterdam in the country’s largest ever drugs bust, officials said. The […]
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Danish Authorities Seize Reefer Carrying Cocaine; All Crew Arrested
February 15: Danish authorities have seized the reefer vessel DUNCAN ISLAND (IMO #9059638) and discovered no less than 100kg of cocaine (unconfirmed reports of up to 310 kg). All crew […]
