Topic
illicit trade
Logistics Italian Police Seize $290 Million in Cocaine Hidden in Ecuador Banana Shipment at Port of Vado Ligure
Italian authorities seized nearly 1,700 pounds of cocaine hidden in a refrigerated shipping container carrying bananas at the Port of Vado Ligure. The container originated in Ecuador. The cocaine had an estimated street value of €250 million ($290 million). This bust is among the largest recent cocaine seizures at the port and highlights the use of legitimate refrigerated produce shipments for drug trafficking.
Logistics $139M drug bust reveals broker-style smuggling in cross-border trucking
Canadian and U.S. law enforcement dismantled a broker-style drug trafficking network using commercial cross-border trucking. Over 1.7 metric tons of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opium were seized, with a street value exceeding $139 million. The operation exploited legitimate supply chains, highlighting vulnerabilities in cross-border logistics.
FRAI Urges Indian Government to Intensify Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods and Illicit Trade
The Federation of Retailers Association of India (FRAI) has urged the Indian government to strengthen enforcement measures against illicit trade and counterfeit products, citing risks to consumer safety and harm to millions of small retailers. The call came during a seminar titled 'Confronting Illicit Trade in Modern Markets' held in New Delhi.