Over one tonne of cocaine seized in major Antwerp Port drug bust

Over one tonne of cocaine seized in major Antwerp Port drug bust
The Port of Antwerp. Credit: Belga / Jonas Roosens

Customs officials intercepted over one tonne of cocaine at the Port of Antwerp last week.

The seized drugs were hidden in a steel container, according to the Ministry of Finance. They have now been confiscated and will be destroyed. An investigation is underway.

Antwerp Port is a frequent hotspot for substantial drug seizures. In February, for example, officials discovered 949 packages totalling 1.1 tonnes of drugs in a container.

2023 was a record year for Belgian customs, seizing a total of 116 tonnes of cocaine compared to 110 tonnes in 2022, according to the Ministry.

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