Morocco seizes 1.4 tonnes of cocaine concealed as bananas

Story By: BBC

Police in Morocco have seized 1.488 tonnes (3,280lb) of cocaine in a joint operation with Spanish security forces.

The cocaine was found concealed in banana boxes inside a shipping container that was aboard a vessel originating from South America and headed to Turkey.

The seizure was made on Tuesday at the Tanger Med port in northern Morocco.

- Advertisement -

Moroccan authorities say they suspect the cocaine was being smuggled as part of an international drug smuggling operation but are still conducting investigations.

The bust comes just a day after authorities seized nearly 363kg of cocaine from a truck attempting to enter Morocco through the border with Mauritania.

The northern African country has been identified as a key route for smuggling drugs from South America to Europe.

- Advertisement -
Share This Article
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *