Germany Seizes Record 35.5 Tonnes of Cocaine Worth $2.78 Billion

Seven suspects arrested in international smuggling operation involving hidden shipments of fruits and vegetables.

German authorities, with a tip from Colombia, seized 35.5 tonnes of cocaine from container ships.
The operation led to the arrests of seven individuals from various nationalities, aged 30 to 54.
The drugs, valued at €2.6 billion, were concealed among fruits and vegetables in ports across Europe and Colombia.
A businessman from North Rhine-Westphalia allegedly organized the smuggling using 100 shell companies.
Officials hailed the bust as a significant blow to international organized crime.