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French Navy Seizes Record 4.87 Tons of Cocaine

1/20/2026

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The French Navy seized 4.87 tons of cocaine from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific on January 16, a regional record.
The vessel, flagged by Togo and from Central America, was intercepted during a major operation by the French armed forces.
The cocaine was intended for the Australian market.
The crew will not face prosecution in France.
The United Nations notes a presence of organized crime in the Pacific.

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Story summary

The French Navy seized 4.87 tons of cocaine from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific on January 16, a regional record.
The vessel, flagged by Togo and from Central America, was intercepted during a major operation by the French armed forces.
The cocaine was intended for the Australian market.
The crew will not face prosecution in France.
The United Nations notes a presence of organized crime in the Pacific.