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Spain, Portugal Crack Down on Cocaine Networks

ID: 9417a30c-42d0-51e0-859d-6331f61c0121

STIX ID: report--9417a30c-42d0-51e0-859d-6331f61c0121

Feed Name: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

Date Published: 2025-09-18

Date Updated: 2026-03-26

Author: OCCRP

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Europol-supported operations in Spain and Portugal (Nov 2024–Sep 2025) dismantled cocaine trafficking networks, seizing over 4 tonnes of drugs and making 60+ arrests. Traffickers used chemical concealment and hid drugs in cowhides, while a parallel case targeted a violent gang using fishing vessels and speedboats and laundering proceeds through fishing companies; authorities seized assets, vehicles, vessels, and firearms.

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