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Over 240 kg of cocaine seized from truck trailer on A10 highway in France

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French customs officers seized over 240 kilograms of cocaine during a highway inspection in the Loiret region.
  • The drugs, discovered in the trailer of a truck traveling from Spain to the Netherlands, were valued at precisely 241.7 kg.
  • The truck driver, a Dutch national, faces immediate trial for drug trafficking and possession.

French customs officers intercepted a significant drug shipment on the A10 highway in the Loiret region, seizing approximately 241.7 kilograms of cocaine.

The discovery was made in the trailer of a truck that had departed from Spain and was en route to the Netherlands. The driver, a Dutch man in his thirties, has been arrested and is scheduled for an immediate court appearance.

precisely 241.7 kg of cocaine

— Orléans Public Prosecutor's OfficeStating the exact weight of the seized cocaine.

He faces charges related to the transport and possession of narcotics. The seizure highlights the ongoing challenges in combating drug trafficking, particularly the movement of cocaine, which is the second most consumed illicit substance globally after cannabis.

In France, cocaine consumption among adults has seen a notable increase over the past decade, alongside MDMA/Ecstasy. In 2025 alone, French authorities confiscated 84.3 tonnes of cocaine, with a substantial portion arriving by sea.

transport and detention of products stupéfiants

— Emmanuel DelormeListing the charges the truck driver faces.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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