Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Spain Seizes 6.5 Tonnes of Cocaine off Canary Islands
Spanish police, with help from the US, found a lot of illegal drugs.
They stopped a ship near the Canary Islands and found over six tons of cocaine hidden inside.
The ship was coming from Panama and was going to Spain.
The police arrested nine people in connection with the drugs.
This operation was thanks to information from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
Spain is often used to bring drugs from Latin America into Europe.
Last year, Spain found an even larger amount of cocaine hidden in bananas.
Spanish police seized 6.5 tonnes of cocaine.
The seizure occurred near the Canary Islands.
The ship was flagged under Tanzania.
The ship originated from Panama.
The operation was based on information from the US DEA.
- Who
- Spanish police and US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- What
- Seized 6.5 tonnes of cocaine.
- When
- A few days before the article's publication date
- Where
- Near the Canary Islands, Spain
- Why
- After receiving a tip-off from US authorities.
- Seizure Amount
- 6.5 tonnes of cocaine
- Location
- Near Canary Islands, Spain
- Origin of Vessel
- Panama
- Destination
- Port of Vigo, Spain
- Flag
- Tanzanian
- Number of Arrests
- 9