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How much is £232 million?

The street value of £232 million for nearly three tonnes of cocaine is a staggering figure, illustrating the immense profitability of the illegal drug trade. This value is often calculated based on how much the drug would sell for once it's cut and distributed to individual users. It represents the potential earnings lost by criminal organisations.

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