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UK Authorities Seize 2.4 Tonnes of Cocaine in Major Bust

6/28/2025

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In a dramatic crackdown on drug trafficking, UK authorities intercepted 2.4 tonnes of cocaine worth a staggering £96 million from a ship arriving at London Gateway port from Panama. This intelligence-driven operation, involving the movement of 37 containers, stands as one of the largest drug busts in recent history, highlighting the urgent battle against rising cocaine-related fatalities in the UK.

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In a dramatic crackdown on drug trafficking, UK authorities intercepted 2.4 tonnes of cocaine worth a staggering £96 million from a ship arriving at London Gateway port from Panama. This intelligence-driven operation, involving the movement of 37 containers, stands as one of the largest drug busts in recent history, highlighting the urgent battle against rising cocaine-related fatalities in the UK.