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Massive cocaine and meth haul seized on yacht in French Polynesia worth €331 million

MARQUESAS ISLANDS, FRENCH POLYNESIA, AUG 3 – Authorities seized 1,879.2 kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine valued at $382 million, marking the largest narcotics haul in French Polynesia's history on a yacht bound for Australia.

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In addition to the narcotics worth €331 million street value, local authorities seized 11 Glock semi‑automatic pistols and 24 ammunition magazines.

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Massive cocaine and meth haul seized on yacht in French Polynesia worth $383M

PAPE'ETE (RNZ Pacific/Pacnews) — Authorities in French Polynesia are claiming another "historic" drug haul for a total 331 million euros (U.S. $383 million) street value.

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RNZ broke the news in New Zealand on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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