690kg cocaine seized in Hamburg port

German authorities seized 690 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a wood pellet container in Hamburg and arrested a suspect.

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Hamburg, Germany

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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 20:02 UTC

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Customs and police authorities in Hamburg have seized a massive shipment of cocaine weighing 690 kilograms. The drugs were discovered concealed within a freight container carrying wood pellets at the port. A 34-year-old individual was arrested in connection with the seizure. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to intercept narcotics trafficking through major European maritime hubs.

e/eineurope · topic · T-09472cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 20:02 UTC · first reported 1d ago