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Germany seizes tons of cocaine and suspects are arrested in Spain

German authorities have seized over 8 metric tons of cocaine from a container meant to carry cacao beans

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Used for smuggling cocaine? Tunnel discovered under US-Mexico border - watch

US officials announced the discovery of an elaborate tunnel running hundreds of feet beneath the US-Mexico border, alleged to have been used smuggle cocaine worth over $45 million, terminating inside a California retail establishment.

The Times of India · Jun 3

One-ton cocaine bust reveals secret US-Mexico tunnel

Members of Jalisco New Generation cartel used fake retail store in San Diego as front for trafficking drugs, officials say

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

‘Ultra-strength’ cocaine hits UK streets as deaths surge to record high

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Exclusive: Cocaine deaths have hit record levels, with more than 1,000 people dying last year. Alex Ross finds the purity of the street drug has increased amid a boom in production in Latin America

The Independent UK · May 31

Despite killing 200 people in attacks on suspected drug boats, US has done little to slow drug trade, experts say

Dozens of attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats do not appear to have made a dent in cocaine availability in the US, researchers say

The Independent UK · May 29

The Least Surprising Headline Ever: 'Blowing Up Boats Hasn't Slowed Cocaine Traffic to U.S.'

After nine months of murdering suspected cocaine smugglers, the Trump administration has no evidence that the strategy is working as advertised.

Reason · May 29

196 days, 23 ports, 7 countries: How this ship tried to sneak in Rs 1,150 cr cocaine using ‘unusually long route’ before being caught at Gujarat port

A massive drug haul near Mundra port has exposed a major maritime trafficking operation. Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard intercepted the cargo vessel MV Europe. They seized 115 kg of cocaine valued at nearly ₹1,150 crore. The vessel undertook a 196-day journey from South America. Investigations are ongoing into…

The Economic Times · May 29

Mayor's consort at Farage's flagship Reform UK council in London was sacked from police job over cocaine use

Exclusive: Starbuck Coleman was dismissed as a British Transport Police officer in London after failing a drugs test

Evening Standard · May 29

PE teacher banned after ringing colleague 70 times on Christmas Day

Ben Russell was also found to be in possession of cocaine after he was arrested on Boxing Day

The Independent UK · May 28

Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system

Tribunal decision on Geoffrey Dalton comes as advocacy group releases data showing 30 greyhounds have died at or after Victorian races this year

The Guardian - AU · May 28