Topic
narcotics
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 CBP Officers Seize $3.7 Million in Suspected Cocaine at Hidalgo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry seized over $3.7 million in suspected cocaine from a commercial tractor-trailer hauling cucumbers. The narcotics were concealed inside the trailer and discovered through a canine alert and imaging system scan. The seizure highlights ongoing enforcement that can affect customs clearance timelines for legitimate shipments.