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French navy seizes almost 10 tonnes of cocaine off coast of West Africa
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Two French navy ships seized almost 10 tonnes of cocaine valued at €519 million off the coast of West Africa on Monday, France’s Atlantic Maritime Prefecture has said.
In a statement released on Thursday, the French authorities said the “remarkable” drugs seizure was made possible thanks to “seamless cooperation by national and international actors.”
Ahead of the drugs bust, the French navy received intelligence from France’s Anti-Narcotics Office (OFAST) and the UK’s National Crime Agency.
It was also helped by the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) (MAOC-N), an initiative involving Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal.
In total, the French navy vessels discovered 9.6 tonnes of cocaine onboard an unflagged fishing boat on Monday.
The two ships that seized the drugs were deployed as part of France’s Operation Corymbe, a long-running naval mission in the Gulf of Guinea that combats piracy and drug trafficking.
Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, the head of the French navy, said it had intercepted 45 tonnes of cocaine in the area in the first eight months of the year, the highest amount on record.
This figure included the French navy’s seizure of nearly 6 tonnes of cocaine from a fishing vessel in international waters off the West African coast on 29 August.
That operation followed intelligence sharing from the UK and the US, and support from the Brazilian police and MAOC-N.
“The success of this operation underscores the effectiveness of international cooperation in tackling large-scale maritime drug trafficking and preventing narcotics from reaching European markets through the transatlantic route,” it said about the 29 August seizure.
The coast of West Africa is a key transit route for drugs, particularly cocaine being brought from South America to Europe.
The third-largest cocaine seizure in the world last year was made in the Gulf of Guinea, with the French navy capturing 10.7 tonnes of the drug.
In 2024, piracy and armed robbery incidents in the Gulf of Guinea had dropped by 90% from 2020 levels.
However, the European Union Institute for Security Studies warned in a report published in January that the region was still beset by problems.
“While the piracy threat in the region appears to be waning, other illicit activities are thriving. Its geographical location makes it an ideal gateway for illegal trafficking towards Africa and Europe, including narcotics from Latin America,” it said.
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A garda accused of dangerous driving causing serious injury to a Brazilian delivery man whose leg was severed at the M50 in 2023 pleads not guilty, a court has heard.
João Henrique Ferreira, 24, who had lived in Ireland for five years, had been assisting friends in locating a stolen bicycle when the incident allegedly occurred on a slip road to the motorway in Tallaght. Following a probe by Fiosrú, the police ombudsman (formerly Gsoc), criminal proceedings commenced against Garda Neil Doyle of Dundrum Station.
He was first summonsed to appear at Dublin District Court on May 8 on a charge of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm at Junction 11 north on the M50 on October 28, 2023. The court had ordered the prosecution to provide defence solicitor, Liz Hughes, with disclosure of evidence “as soon as possible” and adjourned the case.
The Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary disclosure in the District Court on a guilty plea. Otherwise, it would have to go to the Circuit Court, which has wider sentencing powers.
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On Thursday, Ms Hughes told Judge Michele Finan that, having received significant disclosure of evidence, she could inform the court that it was a not-guilty plea. The officer was present but remained silent during the proceedings.
Judge Finan noted the defence position and adjourned the case until January 12 for prosecutors to complete and serve a book of evidence on the defendant, and to grant a return for trial order.
Mr Ferreira had travelled back from Brazil for the proceedings on earlier dates but was not required to address the court. He did not have to attend on Thursday.
At a previous stage, the judge was told Mr Ferreira “was anxious for the court to hear from him about the seriousness of the injuries” and he was due to undergo further prosthetic surgery over the summer. When the prosecution first came before the court in May, the defence had sought disclosure of prosecution evidence “as soon as possible” so the garda’s legal team could “consider his position”.
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- Harvey earns breaststroke gold as GB win six medalsRead the full article on post. Elizabeth Botcherby BBC Sport journalist 12 minutes ago Grace Harvey won gold in the women’s SB5 100m breaststroke as Great Britain added a further six medals to their tally at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. Harvey, 27, finished nearly four seconds ahead of Ukraine’s Anna Hontar to… Read more: Harvey earns breaststroke gold as GB win six medals
- ‘Trust what we’ve built’ – England & Canada unchanged for finalRead the full article on post. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Alastair Telfer BBC Sport journalist 25 September 2025, 09:30 BST 401 Comments Updated 21 minutes ago England and Canada have named unchanged teams for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final on… Read more: ‘Trust what we’ve built’ – England & Canada unchanged for final
- The battles England need to win in World Cup finalRead the full article on post. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Alastair Telfer BBC Sport journalist 21 minutes ago 3 Comments Canada delivered a memorable performance as they outclassed holders New Zealand to reach Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final. Ranked number… Read more: The battles England need to win in World Cup final
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- Copenhagen Rewards Travelers for Eco Deeds—and Other Cities Are Taking NoteThis post was originally published on this site.After two summers piloting Copenpay, a program that rewards eco-conscious activities, Copenhagen is modeling what regenerative tourism can look like.
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- John Boyne wins novel of the year in FranceRead more on post. In The Irish Times this weekend, John Banville tells me about his latest novel, Venetian Vespers. Ned Guinness writes about his new book, Guinness: A Family Succession: The True Story of the Struggle to Create the World’s Largest Brewery. Frank McNally recalls his decision-making days in the Department of Social Welfare… Read more: John Boyne wins novel of the year in France
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- Slow Horses review: Dour, dumpy and depressed, is this the broken Britain of spy dramas?Read more on post. Much like an expensive gadget you never get much use from, Apple has ploughed billions into its streaming service, Apple TV+, without yet arriving within tweeting distance of a viral hit. The closest it has come is the insufferable Ted Lasso, a psychotically cuddly comedy about soccer aimed at and seemingly… Read more: Slow Horses review: Dour, dumpy and depressed, is this the broken Britain of spy dramas?
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