6 minutes agoThe largest capture ever in Germany: Four tonnes of cocaine worth of 1 billion euros are destroyed
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Customs officials in Germany have reported that two weeks ago they have captured the largest ever drug transport to the Hamburg port. Over four tons of drugs (Kokaine) worth 1 billion euros were being transported from Montevideo -Urugway to Belgium, when they were caught by authorities during a routine check, writes BBC, [...]
Over four tons of drugs (Kokaine) worth 1 billion euros were being transported from Montevideo -Urugway to Belgium, when they were caught by authorities during a routine check, the BBC writes, broadcast Periscopi.
The shipment, marked as soy beans, was hidden in over 200 black sports bags. The goods have been destroyed by strict security, officials said.
German officials said the discovery reflects their increased ability to break up international drug smuggling.
Hamburg is the third largest port in Europe and the largest in Germany./ P ERISCOPI/
