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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Massive Cocaine Haul in Sweden Leads to Arrests

Published: 2024-04-20

In a significant operation in Nynäshamn, Sweden, authorities have seized nearly 1.5 tons of cocaine, marking one of the largest drug busts in the country's history.

The narcotics, discovered in a container in Norvik harbor, led to the arrest of six individuals, aged between 17 and 25, with connections to criminal networks in Stockholm.

Following a raid, the suspects were detained on charges related to extremely severe drug trafficking crimes, with the street value of the seized drugs estimated at over 1.3 billion kronor (approximately $130 million).

This operation highlights a major crackdown on drug smuggling in the region, as law enforcement continues to unravel the distribution network involved.