"Paraguay's Largest Drug Bust: 4 Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Sugar"

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"Paraguay's Largest Drug Bust: 4 Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Sugar"
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Authorities in Paraguay have made the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history, discovering over 4 tons of the drug hidden in a sugar shipment bound for Belgium. The operation, code-named "Operation Sweetness," is part of ongoing efforts to combat the country's role as a key drug trafficking hub. The bust, valued at approximately $240 million, aims to deter organized crime and improve port security.

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