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SAPS destroyed R5.2 billion worth of drugs in three years

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug-related crimes through targeted enforcement operations and forensic interventions. Speaking at the Drug Destruction event at the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory in Cape Town on 07 March 2025, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola highlighted the role SAPS plays in combating and dismantling illicit narcotic operations. “The total estimated stre…

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El Salvador's Naval Force arrested a boat and seized 1.5 tons of cocaine valued at $37.5 million.

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The National Navy of El Salvador intercepted a boat with 1.5 tons of cocaine at 600 nautical miles (1,111 kilometers) southwest of Bocana El Cordoncillo, Estero de Jaltepeque. Three Ecuadorian nationals were on board, who were arrested, according to President Nayib Bukele. The illicit shipment has an estimated value of $37.5 million. With this seizure, the total drug seized in the last year amounts to 25.9 tons of cocaine, with a market value of…

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President Nayib Bukele reported “a new blow to international drug trafficking.” EL SALVADOR.- The National Navy of El Salvador intercepted a boat 600 nautical miles (1,111 kilometers) southwest of Bocana El Cordoncillo, Estero de Jaltepeque, said President Nayib Bukele adding that this is a “new blow to international drug trafficking.” On this occasion, 1.5 tons of cocaine were seized, valued at $37.5 million. In addition, three drug traffickers…

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defenceWeb broke the news in on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
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