In Latvia have found more than 2 tons of cocaine in banana crates
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KIEV. January 15. UNN. During international operations, Fortaleza and TNT, which was conducted off the coast of South America and in Latvia, the police found more than 2 tons of cocaine, worth about 1 billion euros. This is reported by UNN with reference to DELFI.
“During the operation, police seized 2199 briquettes with the logo of the Dolphin, Bad Boys, Gold and TNT, equivalente 2 tons of cocaine hydrochloride. The drugs were hidden in boxes with bananas from Ecuador. Given the fact that when trading one kg of cocaine worth on the “black market” of 30 000 euros, the cost of shipping is about 65 million euros. If to consider that the retail price for one gram of cocaine in the territory of Latvia varies from 70-120 euros, the value of the seized drugs may be more than 1 billion euros,” – says the publication.
According to preliminary reports, among the detainees were the owner of the warehouse, two workers and two persons, ensuring the safety of drug trafficking.
Head of the Criminal police Andrey Grishin noted that the distribution of roles in the criminal group remains to be seen.
The three suspects left under arrest, up to two used measure not involving deprivation of liberty.
The police chief added that one of the detainees was previously convicted for smuggling, and the legalization of funds obtained by illegal means.
The police operation, named TNT, was held January 8 in the territory of Latvia, Koknese region. According to Ecuadorian law enforcement agencies, were involved, the police of Latvia and Copenhagenthe branch of the Agency drug enforcement (US Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA).
Recall that the Greek police have exposed the channel of delivery of drugs from Brazil hidden in the dried berries.