Frontex reports 334 arrests and multi-ton drug seizures in Europe-wide operation
Frontex announced that 334 people were detained and large quantities of cocaine, stolen vehicles and smuggled cigarettes were seized during a coordinated European action.
The agency said the Joint Action Days Mobile 9 operation ran from 28 September to 9 October in 26 countries with Interpol assistance. Authorities confiscated more than 7.4 tonnes of cocaine, 710 stolen cars and over ten million illicit cigarettes. Additional seizures included cannabis, benzodiazepine pills, firearms and ammunition, while dozens of undocumented migrants were discovered.
Why it matters
The crackdown targets major drug and smuggling networks that threaten European security and public health.
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