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Drugs worth 42 tons uncovered across borders
Ecuadorian authorities, in cooperation with Europol, have dismantled an international criminal network involved in drug trafficking between Ecuador, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. Twenty-one individuals have been arrested, and 42.5 tons of cocaine have been seized, including 18 tons destined for Spain. It has been revealed that the organization began its operations in 2019, using fake companies and legitimate businesses, such as exporting bananas and agricultural products, to hide drug shipments and organize smuggling through multiple ports. They maintained extensive international cooperation, with operations primarily focused on transporting cocaine from South America to Europe. Investigations identified leaders of the organization living in the UAE since 2023, who are working to connect the smuggling operations with Balkan mafia and Maffia Muckro, using encrypted platforms to ensure the secrecy of communications and execution.
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