Over 1.5 tons of cocaine found on ship from Ecuador to Russia
Region
- 19 September, 2025
- 13:10
More than 1.5 tons of cocaine were seized at the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, from a ship arriving from Ecuador, according to the Federal Security Service of Russia, Report informs via local media.
The estimated value of the seized narcotic-one of the most widely trafficked drugs-exceeds 20 billion rubles (over $240 million). The cocaine was hidden inside a container loaded with bananas.
A criminal case has been opened in connection with the incident.
Latest News
17:54
Leftwinger Catherine Connolly to be Ireland's next president after landslide election victory
Other countries17:48
One of Iran's largest private banks bankrupt
Region17:45
Media: White House pressuring Congress to repeal Caesar Act on Syria
Other countries17:43
Trump to meet Qatar's emir during refuel stop en route to Malaysia
Other countries17:43
Syria signs landing deal for first international submarine cable
Other countries17:34
Black boxes of cargo plane that crashed in Hong Kong retrieved
Other countries17:27
Photo
Baku State Circus resumes operations
Cultural policy17:22
Azerbaijan imports 33,320 tons of meat in nine months
Business17:15