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Ipswich says: down with sporks!
Sydney Morning Herald said:Over 90 arrested in European drug bust
December 16, 2006 - 5:59AM
Spanish police have helped break an international drugs ring in a joint operation with France, Germany, Italy, Ecuador and Colombia, leading to the arrest of 90 people across Europe, police say.
Over a tonne of cocaine and more than five tonnes of hashish were seized from the criminal gangs, most of it in Spain. The network supplied drugs to drug traffickers in Italy, police said.
"It was made up of some of the most prominent Neopolitan mafia gangs, and gangs from Colombia, Spain, Marseille and Bulgaria," the police said in a statement.
Spain, with its rocky coastline and cultural links to Latin America, is a major entry point to Europe for drugs.
Law enforcement agencies say cocaine is getting cheaper and more popular in Europe because of efforts to boost production by Colombian paramilitaries and rebels who need money for weapons.
college_dropout said:^^^I know what you mean. The only busts I look out for are acid busts because these days, they are very rare.
The RCMP invites citizens to report any information on drug-related illegal activities by contacting Sherbrooke Detachment RCMP at (819) 564-5770. All calls will remain confidential.