The SPF Finances reported on Friday that 280 kilograms of cocaine were discovered in a container at quay 1742 of the Europa Terminal (MPET) in Antwerp’s port area. Six individuals were arrested on the spot at MPET, and three others were arrested at the Medrepair site shortly after. Of the nine people, eight were Dutch and one was Belgian. The drugs were hidden in a container unloaded on Friday from MSC Oriane, a Panamanian-flagged container ship. The ship traveled through Africa before reaching Europe, leaving Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on March 16 and arriving in Antwerp after a stopover in Dakar, Senegal, overnight from Thursday to Friday. The investigation into the vessel’s origin and destination is ongoing.
A cargo of 280 kilos of cocaine was discovered in a container at quay 1742 of the Europa Terminal (MPET) in the port area of Antwerp on Friday, reports the SPF Finances.
Six individuals were arrested on the spot at the MPET, and three others a little further on at the Medrepair site. Among these nine people, there are eight Dutch and one Belgian, they have all been arrested.
The drugs were hidden in a container unloaded on Friday from MSC Oriane, a Panamanian-flagged container ship. The ship passed through Africa before reaching Europe. He left Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on March 16 and then arrived in Antwerp after a stopover in Dakar, Senegal, overnight from Thursday to Friday.
The investigation into the origin and destination of the vessel is continuing.
The discovery of the 280 kilos of cocaine at the Europa Terminal in Antwerp, and subsequent arrests, show the continued efforts of authorities to combat drug trafficking. The investigation into the origin and destination of the vessel remains ongoing, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trade. The haul, worth millions on the street, is a victory for law enforcement and sends a strong message to those involved in drug trafficking that they will be caught and prosecuted.