Cocaine

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World+Biz

Over 20 people arrested in Brazil-Italy cocaine smuggling probe

The authorities issued 18 arrest warrants in Brazil and one in Spain against suspected members of criminal groups linked to international drug trafficking

Dominican anti-drug police officers present packages of drugs seized, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Photo: AP Photo/Jose Adames via UNB
World+Biz

Dominican Republic seizes record 9.5 tons of cocaine

A deforested area which, according to authorities, is used for coca leaf plantations is seen during an overflight by the Colombian anti-narcotics police in Putumayo, Colombia November 12, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez/File Photo
World+Biz

Record high Colombian cocaine production in 2023: UN

Greek authorities have seized cocaine hidden in banana cargo.Photo: Hellenic Coast Guard
Europe

Greek coast guard seizes $1 million of cocaine hidden in banana cargo

Brazilian Sharpnose Sharks (Rhizoprionodon Lalandii) are being analysed at a laboratory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in this handout picture made available on July 23, 2024. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz)/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine

The seized cocaine. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Bahamian citizen detained with 3.9kg cocaine worth Tk50cr at Ctg airport

A French Navy ship alongside a smuggler carrying cocaine. Photo: BSS
Europe

French navy seizes 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from Atlantic fishing boat

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Health

Cocaine vaccine: Could it help drug addicts?

A view shows packs of cocaine inside a container disguised as a power generator, after Spanish police seized 8 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Algeciras, Spain, in this handout image released on 12 February 2024. Photo: Budget Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Spanish police seize 8 tonnes of cocaine hidden in fake power generator

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Crime

Cocaine brought from Africa by Nigerian cartel; was destined for India, other neighbouring countries: DNC

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Bangladesh

African national arrested with 200 grams cocaine from Uttara hotel in Dhaka

Nomthendajo Tawera Soko, 35, arrested for entering Bangladesh from Ethiopia with the contraband. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Largest shipment of cocaine in country's history seized in Dhaka airport

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Europe

UK consuming more cocaine than Colombia, data shows: ‘Can be ordered like Pizza’