3.9 tonnes of cocaine worth €225m seized in France from Ghana shipment
French customs officers seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of €225 million ($261.45 million) at the northern port of Dunkirk on Thursday, the French organized crime prosecutor’s office said. The cocaine was concealed inside a container of plastic waste arriving from Ghana. The shipment was initially destined in part […]
On Thursday, French customs officials in Dunkirk apprehended a staggering 3.9 metric tons of cocaine, estimated to be worth €225 million ($261.45 million) on the streets. The illicit substance was hidden within a container of plastic waste originating from Ghana. The shipment was partially intended for Antwerp, France. Following the seizure, the cocaine was disposed of, and the French prosecutor's office initiated an investigation.
Prior to the interception, France's judicial police had been monitoring the criminal syndicate suspected of orchestrating the shipment. Charges are currently under scrutiny, encompassing the unlawful importation of narcotics and involvement in a criminal association, which could result in a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment. In 2025, French customs seized a total of 108.81 tonnes of narcotics across the nation, amounting to an estimated value of €2.197 billion.
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