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Dominican Republic Seizes Record 9.5 Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Bananas for Belgium
Dec 7, 2024, 09:47 AM
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have made the largest drug seizure in the country's history, confiscating 9.5 tons of cocaine at the Port of Caucedo, the nation's principal port. The drugs, valued at approximately $250 million, were hidden within a shipment of bananas destined for Belgium. This seizure marks a record not only for the Dominican Republic but also for part of the Caribbean region.
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