Icelandic Police Seize 177kg of Drugs in Major Busts

Icelandic police have made significant drug busts in two unrelated cases, confiscating a total of 177 kilograms of narcotics and detaining ten individuals. The largest seizure involved 108 kilograms of cocaine, discovered hidden within a sea chest of a cargo ship that arrived from South America. This marks the biggest single seizure of cocaine in the country's history.

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The police are currently investigating two major drug cases where a total of 177 kilograms of narcotics were seized.

Nine people are currently in custody for the cocaine case: three Icelandic citizens and six foreign nationals, ranging in age from their twenties to sixties. Arrests were made across Iceland in recent weeks, with assistance from the special forces unit of the National Police Commissioner.

In a separate investigation, police seized 56 kilograms of amphetamines, along with 8 kilograms of cocaine, 3 kilograms of ketamine, 1 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, and 1 kilogram of "pink cocaine" (a mix of ketamine and MDMA). This amphetamine seizure is the largest ever recorded in Iceland for a single shipment.

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The narcotics were hidden in a sea chest under the ship and it is the largest seizure of cocaine in one shipment ever made in this country.

The investigation into both cases is progressing with support from Europol. Two Europol representatives visited Iceland, and an Icelandic liaison officer at the agency has facilitated communication with European law enforcement. Police stated that the investigations are proceeding well.

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The investigation into both cases is proceeding well.