The Irish-led agency responsible for tackling the importation of drugs into Europe seized more than €2 billion worth of cocaine last year, its largest haul in history. The vast majority of its operations focus on seizing vessels carrying cocaine from South America. According to figures released to The Irish Times, cocaine worth €2.1 billion was seized in Maoc operations in 2019, up from €1.4 billion in 2018. The agency seized 17 vessels carrying a combined total of just under 25 tonnes of the drug. The €2.1 billion seized in Maoc operations is the largest haul since the agency was established in 2006.

Source: The Irish Times January 17, 2020 00:33 UTC