Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic off coast of Portugal

Euronews Monday 27 July 2026, 11:31 UTC 1 min read

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Italian, Spanish and Portuguese police intercepted a high-speed boat in the Atlantic with over 2.6 tonnes of cocaine; four suspects were arrested.

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Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic off coast of Portugal

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