2020 may set record EU cocaine seizures – DW – 08/16/2020
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Despite the global pandemic, it's shaping up to be a record year for cocaine smuggling in the European Union. Authorities in Berlin say they're struggling to tackle "coke taxis" delivering drugs to people's doorsteps.
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20 tons of coke = 40+ years in prison for MSC container-ship crew
EU warns on rising availability and purity of cocaine
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EMCDDA highlights growing threats posed by new and established
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Maria Sliwa Client Media
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New record set for port cocaine seizures, News
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New record set for port cocaine seizures, News
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CBP: Three seizures of alleged cocaine totals to $1.9 million
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Cocaine seizures in Antwerp hit record high in 2023
Customs seize 700 kilograms of cocaine in shipping container from
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Record Cocaine Seizures in EU as Drug Trade Thrives during
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Germany Has Biggest Ever Cocaine Seizure Totalling EUR1 Billion