French Authorities Seize Record 10 Tons of Cocaine in Dunkerque Port

The largest cocaine seizure in mainland France's history highlights growing drug trafficking through northern European ports.

French customs officials confiscated 10 tons of cocaine worth approximately €320 million in a container from South America at Dunkerque port.
This is the largest cocaine seizure in mainland France, surpassing previous records outside of overseas territories.
Northern French ports like Dunkerque and Le Havre have seen increased drug smuggling due to capacity limits at Rotterdam and Antwerp.
The premature public disclosure of the seizure has raised concerns about its impact on ongoing investigations into organized crime networks.
The French government is advancing new legislation to combat drug trafficking and prevent criminal organizations from undermining state structures.