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Spanish police smash Dutch mafia on the Costa del Sol and seize record one-tonne MDMA haul destined to be swapped for South American cocaine via Ghana
SPANISH police have seized almost a tonne of MDMA – the largest haul of the drug ever recorded in Europe – hidden inside a crane bound for West Africa. Policia
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The Olive Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Is a local padel champ now leading the Costa del Sol’s biggest and most infamous drugs cartel?
A SANCTIONED member of the Costa del Sol’s biggest drugs cartel has been tracked down playing padel in Dubai under a false name. Ian Dixon, 36, was identified by investigators
Malay Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Police bust drop‑and‑collect drug syndicate in Kuching, arrest seven and seize RM1.35m meth
KUCHING, July 10 — Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate believed to have used the drop-and-collect meth...
The Tico Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Costa Rica Carries Out Historic Raids Against Alleged Drug Network
Costa Rican authorities launched one of the largest organized-crime operations in our country’s recent history today, carrying out more than 100 raids in a case tied to an alleged drug-trafficking and money-laundering network linked to Edwin Danney Lopez-Vega, known as “Pecho de Rata.” The operation, known as Riverside, was led by the Judicial Investigation Agency, [] The post Costa Rica Carries Out Historic Raids Against Alleged Drug Network appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
El Sueco identified as a key figure in the cocaine network
El Sueco identified as a key figure in the cocaine network
Mexico News Daily
· Jun 23, 2026
Authorities seize over 24,000 liters of liquid meth, Mexico’s second-largest drug bust in history
According to Mexico's National Defense Ministry, the seizure represented an economic blow to organized crime to the tune of more than 9 billion pesos (US 512.3 million). The post Authorities seize over 24,000 liters of liquid meth, Mexico’s second-largest drug bust in history appeared first on Mexico News Daily
South Africa Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Cape Town Drug Bust: Two Arrested in Long Street Ecstasy Seizure
CAPE TOWN — A major Cape Town drug bust has taken two suspects off the streets following the confiscation of a large quantity of narcotics along a bustling nightlife corridor. The successful enforcement action highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to eradicate illegal substances from the Western Cape. Acting on actionable intelligence regarding illicit drug sales, []
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Related coverage for "Spanish police smash Dutch mafia on the Costa del Sol and seize record one-tonne MDMA haul destined to be swapped for South American cocaine via Ghana": The Olive Press — Is a local padel champ now leading the Costa del Sol’s biggest and most infamous drugs cartel?. Malay Mail — Police bust drop‑and‑collect drug syndicate in Kuching, arrest seven and seize RM1.35m meth. The Tico Times — Costa Rica Carries Out Historic Raids Against Alleged Drug Network. Sweden Herald — El Sueco identified as a key figure in the cocaine network. Mexico News Daily — Authorities seize over 24,000 liters of liquid meth, Mexico’s second-largest drug bust in history. South Africa Today — Cape Town Drug Bust: Two Arrested in Long Street Ecstasy Seizure