New Zealand authorities said they had recovered 3.2 tonnes of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, just floating at sea.
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New Zealand Police said it a statement it had collected the drugs from the Pacific Ocean in a joint operation with the New Zealand Customs Service and the New Zealand Defence Force.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
An undated handout photo received from the New Zealand Police on Feb. 8, 2023 shows some of the 3.2 tonnes of cocaine recovered adrift in the Pacific in an historic drugs bust estimated to be worth around $423 million.“This is one of the single biggest seizures of illegal drugs by authorities in this country,” Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said in a statement.
“While this disrupts the syndicate’s operations, we remain vigilant given the lengths we know these groups will go to circumvent coming to law enforcement’s attention.” The seizure has a value of NZ$500 million , according to New Zealand Customs Service Acting Controller Bill Perry.
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