Overview

• Customs officers intercepted the drugs concealed on a pallet inside a South American fruit container arriving at the Port of Hamburg.
• Authorities said the haul weighed nearly 600 kilograms and has a street value of about €24 million.
• The interception followed a targeted tip from authorities in the Dominican Republic earlier this month.
• Hamburg prosecutors have opened a criminal case, and authorities have made no arrests yet as investigations continue.
• Officials say the case underscores a Europe-wide smuggling trend through major ports and highlights the importance of cross-border intelligence sharing.