Police Dismantle Major Cocaine Smuggling Network Across Europe

Authorities arrested six suspects and seized large quantities of cash, weapons, and drugs in coordinated raids spanning Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands.

The investigation began after the discovery of two tons of cocaine in the Hamburg port in June 2023, uncovering an organized smuggling operation.
Raids were conducted at 11 locations in Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, with five suspects arrested during the operation and a sixth surrendering later.
Authorities seized weapons, 500 rounds of ammunition, luxury items, and significant amounts of cash and gold during the searches.
One suspect is linked to an additional four tons of cocaine seized earlier in Ecuador, highlighting the scale of the smuggling network.
The operation involved specialized narcotics investigation teams from Germany, including the Joint Narcotics Task Force Karlsruhe, targeting transnational drug trafficking.