Police Take Down European Cocaine ‘Super Cartel’

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Published on November 28, 2022 - Duration: 01:30s

Police Take Down European Cocaine ‘Super Cartel’

Police Take Down European , Cocaine ‘Super Cartel’.

'The Hill' reports that Europol, the official intelligence agency of the European Union, made the announcement on Nov.

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Police forces in six countries reportedly worked together to target the “command-and-control center and the logistical drugs trafficking infrastructure in Europe.”.

Investigations conducted in the UAE, Netherlands, Spain, France and Belgium resulted in the seizure of more than 33 tons of cocaine.

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49 suspects have been arrested as part of "Operation Desert Light.".

The "super cartel" is suspected to be in control of about a third of Europe's cocaine trade.

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The scale of cocaine importation into Europe under the suspects’ control and command was massive, Europol, via statement.

Six "high-value targets" were reportedly apprehended in Dubai.

The country where most of the arrests were made was the Netherlands with 14.

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One of the suspects arrested in Dubai is also facing charges related to money laundering and firearms possession.


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