US EditionFrench navy seizes over 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts boat with drugs in Caribbean
French Navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine in the Pacific and intercepted 678 kg in the Caribbean; drugs were destroyed at sea, and vessels released under international law.
- On February 5, 2026, the French Navy seized more than four tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia and intercepted a boat with 678 kilograms in the Caribbean, handed to Barbadian authorities.
- Along established maritime trafficking routes, a Navy vessel stopped a flagged boat on Monday after intelligence from French and New Zealand customs, officials said.
- The Marine Nationale released images from the operation on February 5, 2026, showing 174 packages of cocaine and praising the forces' `vigilance and professionalism to thwart a globalized trafficking network.`
- Authorities destroyed the seized cargo at sea away from the Polynesian economic zone and marine protected area, while the vessel and its crew were freed under international law and local prosecutors did not bring charges.
- The move follows a near-five-ton seizure last month, as the United Nations says organized crime groups trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine have expanded in the Pacific to supply Australia and New Zealand markets.
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An impressive seizure of cocaine was carried out three days ago by the French Navy, which intercepted a ship from Central America, carrying more than four tons of drugs. In two weeks, almost eight tons were seized, much more than last year.
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French navy seizes more than 4 tonnes of cocaine from ship in South Pacific
The French navy seized more than four tonnes of cocaine from a vessel travelling through the South Pacific towards South Africa, officials said on Wednesday. The drugs were destroyed and the vessel and its crew released under international law.
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