Record Cocaine Seizures in Paraguay and Ecuador Disrupt Trafficking Routes

Authorities uncover over 10 tons of cocaine hidden in sugar and bananas, marking historic busts in both countries.

Paraguay's largest cocaine seizure found 4 tons hidden in sugar bound for Belgium.
Ecuadorian police discovered more than 6 tons of cocaine concealed in banana shipments to Germany.
Combined street value of the seized drugs exceeds $460 million.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña vows increased port security to combat drug trafficking.
Both busts underscore South America's role as a key transit hub for global cocaine trade.