Spain Seizes Record 13 Tonnes of Cocaine in Banana Shipment

The massive drug haul from Ecuador marks Spain's largest anti-narcotics operation and the second largest in Europe.

Spanish police and customs officers intercepted the cocaine shipment at the port of Algeciras, hidden behind bananas from Ecuador.
The seizure involved 13 tonnes of cocaine, surpassing Spain's previous record of 9.4 tonnes last year.
Authorities conducted five property searches and arrested one individual, while two other suspects remain at large.
The Spanish Policía Nacional collaborated with Ecuadorian police to uncover the shipment, linked to a company with a history of illicit trafficking.
The cocaine was intended for distribution across Europe, highlighting the scale of the international drug operation.