The fact
The drugs were concealed in 'sea chests' upon the vessel's arrival at a Portuguese port.
This seizure is part of the fight against international drug trafficking.
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Why it matters
Cette saisie record illustre l'ampleur du trafic de drogue en Europe et la vulnérabilité des ports aux techniques de dissimulation sophistiquées.
Story timeline
coverage · 14dJul 28Portugal seizes 197 kg of cocaine hidden in a shipthis article