Spain intercepts 2.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in coconut shipment from Ghana

Spanish authorities intercepted 2.6 tonnes of cocaine concealed within a cargo consignment of coconuts originating from Ghana. This marks the latest in a series of major overseas drug seizures by Spain.
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This significant drug bust highlights the ongoing challenges in global drug interdiction and the sophisticated methods used by traffickers, impacting international crime and public safety efforts.
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Spanish authorities intercepted 2.6 tonnes of cocaine concealed within a cargo consignment…
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