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French navy seizes 8.6 metric tons of drugs in Caribbean and Atlantic
The French navy seized about 8.6 metric tons of drugs in several operations in the Caribbean and Atlantic between October 4 and 13.
The seizures included nearly 6.9 metric tons of cocaine and 1.7 metric tons of marijuana.
The largest haul came from an unflagged fishing boat intercepted in the Atlantic on October 8 as it began a transatlantic crossing.
Five people were arrested in connection with that operation in Martinique, a French overseas territory.
Other seizures involved a speedboat stopped with help from Colombia's navy and a Venezuelan fishing boat.
The operations involved cooperation with other countries' navies, including Colombia's.
Authorities have not stated what will happen next in the cases.
The French navy seized about 8.6 metric tons of narcotics in several operations across the Caribbean and Atlantic this month, authorities said on October 16.
The haul included nearly 6.9 metric tons of cocaine and 1.7 metric tons of marijuana.
The operations took place between October 4 and 13 with the navies of other countries.
The largest seizure followed an interception in the Atlantic on October 8 and led to five arrests in Martinique.
- Who
- The French navy, working with other countries’ navies.
- What
- It seized about 8.6 metric tons of narcotics, mainly cocaine, in several operations.
- When
- The seizures took place between October 4 and 13. Authorities announced them on October 16.
- Where
- Across the Caribbean and Atlantic, including an operation in Martinique.
- Why
- Not stated
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A French frigate, supported by a helicopter and the Colombian navy, stopped a speedboat sailing without a flag and found cocaine and marijuana.
A French naval vessel intercepted an unflagged fishing boat in the Atlantic, leading to five arrests in Martinique.
A Venezuelan fishing boat was found carrying cocaine and marijuana.
Authorities announced the seizures.
- Total seized
- About 8.6 metric tons of narcotics
- Cocaine
- Nearly 6.9 metric tons
- Marijuana
- 1.7 metric tons
- Largest haul
- Five people arrested in Martinique
- Operation dates
- October 4–13
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