Get the app →
BriefTea logoBriefTea

Every story in sixty words

World · 26 January 2026

Portugal Police Seize Record Nine Tons of Cocaine

Portugal Police Seize Record Nine Tons of Cocaine

Portuguese authorities seized a record nine-tonne cocaine haul from a semi-submersible intercepted off the Azores. The vessel, originating from Latin America, had three Colombians and a Venezuelan on board. The operation involved the navy, air force, and assistance from the U.K. and U.S. authorities. In related news, an INTERPOL operation in April and May 2024 led to the seizure of 615 tonnes of illicit drugs across 31 countries.

Reported by euronews.com · How we write briefs

More briefs

WorldTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss new mutual protection deal on Monday WorldIran's unseen supreme leader urges Gulf countries to fight a shared enemy WorldIceland votes against restarting talks on joining the EU WorldTrump shares AI video of armed Donald Ducks protecting 'Lake America' WorldArtemis II astronauts awarded US's highest space honour for moon flyby WorldArizona desert deaths of 19 migrants last month hit a two-year record More world stories → Browse all stories →