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Portuguese Authorities Seize 421 Kilos of Cocaine After Sea Chase
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Portuguese Authorities Seize 421 Kilos of Cocaine After Sea Chase

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Portuguese authorities seized 421.4 kilograms of cocaine found in packages dumped at sea during a high-speed chase.
  • The operation involved the Judicial Police, Navy, Maritime Authority, and Air Force, intercepting a suspicious vessel 60 nautical miles off the coast.
  • This seizure follows a recent operation where nearly 5 tons of cocaine were confiscated from a container ship originating from Latin America.

Portuguese authorities have intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing over 421 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs were found in packages jettisoned into the sea by a "suspicious" high-speed vessel during a pursuit approximately 60 nautical miles off the Portuguese coast.

The operation, conducted in international waters near Sines, involved a coordinated effort between the Judicial Police (PJ), the Navy, the National Maritime Authority, and the Air Force. Authorities detected the fast-moving boat, which attempted to evade capture by throwing its cargo overboard.

"This was another action that highlights the high coordination capacity" of Portuguese authorities, the PJ stated in a release. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. This latest bust comes shortly after the same police force announced the confiscation of nearly 5 tons of cocaine from a container ship that had traveled from Latin America, underscoring the persistent challenges in combating international drug trafficking.

This was another action that highlights the high coordination capacity of the Portuguese authorities.

— PJThe Judicial Police commented on the successful operation and the coordination between different branches of law enforcement.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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