US EditionMassive stash of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment
- On April 3, 2025, workers at a fruit distribution warehouse in Norway alerted customs officials after discovering 147 kilograms of cocaine concealed within nine banana shipments.
- The discovery followed scanning that showed irregularities and a dog search, with customs alerted by employees who found a packet inside the shipment.
- The cocaine was transported from South America via maritime routes and then moved through Sweden by trailer, with evidence indicating it was likely destined for pickup at the Antwerp port, according to collaborative information from Europol and Belgian authorities.
- Norwegian Customs official Tim Gurrik noted that the operation's scale demands significant financial resources and organizational strength, which are typically possessed by large criminal groups. He also highlighted that these groups demonstrate a readiness to take risks and adjust their tactics.
- This haul, valued at about 170 million kroner , is Norway’s largest cocaine seizure since 2023 and suggests involvement of large, organized criminal networks.
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Fruit company staff find cocaine in Norway banana boxes
Employees at a Norwegian fruit distributor had their eyes peeled when they discovered a packet of cocaine in a box of bananas, alerting customs officials who found a stash of 147 kilos, they said Monday. The haul, found in nine boxes of bananas on April 3, is believed to have…
Bananas? More like snow-nanas: Norway peels back $16.4 million juicy surprise - Times Kuwait
Employees at a Norwegian fruit distribution company uncovered a shipment of cocaine concealed inside banana boxes, prompting them to notify customs authorities. Officials later confirmed the discovery of 147 kilograms of the drug, marking one of the country’s largest drug seizures in recent years. According to Norwegian Customs, the cocaine—discovered on April 3 in nine boxes of bananas—has an estimated street value of 170 million kroner (about …
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