Chile seizes ‘historic’ 100 tons of drugs hidden in lumber

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Chile seizes ‘historic’ 100 tons of drugs hidden in lumber

Chilean authorities on Monday announced the seizure of over 100 tons of drugs hidden in lumber shipments destined for Europe, hailing a record bust for the South American nation.“Thanks to a joint effort by the prosecutor’s office, maritime police, and customs, 1,080 tons of wood laced with various drugs were seized, marking a historic blow to organized crime in our country,” the customs bureau said in a statement.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion on the European market, the statement added.Following a six-month investigation, authorities identified 45 containers arriving from Bolivia with the tainted lumber.If the cargo had reached their intended destinations, the drugs would have to be extracted using “advanced chemical processes” in specialized labs, the customs officials said.The total haul could grow as additional

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