The French navy has seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine, worth $610m (£540m), off the coast of West Africa, according to French authorities. Two French naval vessels, operating as part of Operation Corymbe, made the interception of the massive cocaine shipment from an unflagged fishing vessel on Monday, following a tip-off from maritime intelligence and the British National Crime Agency. Since 1990, Operation Corymbe has worked to ensure security in the Gulf of Guinea, an area with a history of piracy. The French navy confirmed, '9.6 tonnes of cocaine has been intercepted by two French ships.' This seizure is a part of a broader pattern, with 54 tonnes of drugs intercepted in the region this year. The Gulf of Guinea serves as a critical transit point in global drug trafficking, and recent months have seen several significant drug busts. "additional_info": "The region has transitioned from being the world’s most dangerous maritime area for piracy to a focal point in the cocaine trade, with international naval support enhancing security."
Massive Cocaine Seizure: French Navy Stops 10 Tonnes Off West Africa
Massive Cocaine Seizure: French Navy Stops 10 Tonnes Off West Africa
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the French navy has intercepted nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine worth $610 million from an unflagged fishing vessel. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
The French navy's recent operation resulted in the seizure of 9.6 tonnes of cocaine off the coast of West Africa, valued at around $610 million. This action was part of Operation Corymbe, aimed at maintaining security in the Gulf of Guinea, a hotspot for drug trafficking and piracy. Authorities have intercepted 54 tonnes of drugs in the area this year alone, marking a concerted effort in the international fight against narcotics.
