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

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Source: The Associated Press
Paraguay's Largest Drug Bust: 4 Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Sugar
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Paraguay has made its largest cocaine seizure ever, discovering over 4 tons of the drug hidden in a sugar shipment bound for Belgium. Dubbed "Operation Sweetness," the bust is valued at approximately $240 million and highlights Paraguay's growing role as a drug trafficking hub. Authorities hope the seizure will deter organized crime and are committed to enhancing port security.

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