Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said on Friday.
The seizure, which took place overnight from Thursday to Friday in the central city of Rosario, highlights the role played by Argentine ports in trafficking South American drugs internationally.
The cocaine “is worth approximately $60 million,” said Mariano Giuffra, head of the dangerous drugs department in the federal police.
The arrests took place at various sites around the country.
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