An official informed Swedish television on Tuesday that Swedish customs had confiscated approximately 1.4 tons of cocaine in a port near Stockholm last week, which is one of the largest cocaine seizures in the country’s history.
Stefan Granath, a Swedish customs official, stated to SVT that the seizure would be one of the largest in history if it is as substantial as anticipated. The organization was still anticipating a precise figure regarding the quantity of contraband that had been discovered.
According to Granath, the narcotic was discovered in a container at the Nynashamn port, which is situated south of Stockholm, on April 18. Six men have been apprehended in conjunction with its transportation by suspicious individuals.
Granath stated that the substance was likely intended for the European market and that Sweden was merely a transit country. Granath stated to SVT that it was exceedingly uncommon to seize 100 kilograms six to ten years ago.
Criminal networks in the European Union are infiltrating legal enterprises throughout the 27-nation bloc, according to a report released earlier this month. The report suggests that the primary activities of the networks are narcotic trafficking and corruption.
In recent months, European investigators have discovered significant quantities of cocaine that were concealed in unusual locations. In March, Portuguese investigators discovered 1.3 tons of cocaine concealed within frozen seafood shipments. According to authorities, the largest haul ever discovered in Rotterdam’s port was 17,600 pounds of cocaine that Dutch investigators discovered concealed within containers of bananas last August.
The report asserts that the revenues generated from the trafficking of narcotics and weapons have been allocated to hotels, supermarkets, real estate, and other commercial enterprises.
According to official statistics, the highest quantity of cocaine confiscated by Swedish customs was 822 kilograms in 2022. The previous record, which was established in 2018, was surpassed by more than 300 kilograms.
The figure was reported by Swedish radio to indicate a general increase in the influx of narcotics and the implementation of more effective search techniques.
