Big Drug Bust in the Atlantic
The French navy recently made a huge drug bust. They stopped a fishing boat off the coast of West Africa. This boat was not registered to any country. The navy found 9.6 tons of cocaine on it. The drugs were worth over $600 million. This is a huge amount of money.
Operation Details
The navy got a tip about the boat. They used this information to plan the operation. Two navy ships were involved. They worked together to seize the drugs. The operation was part of a bigger mission. This mission is called Corymbe. It has been going on since 1990. The goal is to keep the Gulf of Guinea safe. Piracy is a problem in this area. The mission helps to stop it.
Previous Successes
This is not the first time the French navy has done this. By the end of August, they had already seized nearly six tons of cocaine. Since the beginning of 2025, they have intercepted 54.1 tons of drugs at sea. This shows that drug trafficking is a big problem in this area.
Visual Evidence
The navy shared pictures of the operation. They showed:
- A naval ship
- A military helicopter
- Officers unloading the drugs
This helps people understand what happened. It also shows the scale of the problem.
Importance of the Operation
This operation is important. It shows that the navy is working hard to stop drug trafficking. It also shows that international cooperation is key. The tip came from anti-drug and maritime intelligence authorities. British police also helped. This shows that countries are working together to fight this problem.