The largest cocaine seizures in history

Cocaine is a highly addictive and illegal drug that is smuggled and trafficked around the world. Law enforcement agencies and governments have made significant efforts to combat the drug trade, and in many cases, these efforts have resulted in large-scale cocaine seizures. Here are the top 10 largest cocaine seizures in history:

1. 33 tons in Colombia, 2017: Colombian police seized 33 tons of cocaine in four different operations in the port city of Buenaventura, marking the largest cocaine seizure in history.
2. 16.5 tons in Colombia, 2005: Colombian police discovered 16.5 tons of cocaine in a rural area near the Panamanian border. The operation also led to the arrest of 15 people.
3. 15.4 tons in Mexico, 2007: Mexican authorities seized 15.4 tons of cocaine from a warehouse in the western state of Jalisco. The seizure was the largest in Mexico’s history at the time.
4. 12.3 tons in Colombia, 2008: Colombian authorities discovered 12.3 tons of cocaine in the port city of Barranquilla. The operation resulted in the arrest of 11 people.
5. 11.5 tons in Mexico, 2017: Mexican authorities seized 11.5 tons of cocaine from a cargo ship in the Pacific port of Manzanillo. The seizure was the largest in Mexico in a decade.
6. 10.5 tons in Ecuador, 2016: Ecuadorian police seized 10.5 tons of cocaine from a ship in the port city of Guayaquil. The operation led to the arrest of 10 people.
7. 9 tons in Spain, 1999: Spanish police seized 9 tons of cocaine from a ship in the port of Algeciras. The operation resulted in the arrest of 23 people.
8. 8.7 tons in Colombia, 2006: Colombian authorities discovered 8.7 tons of cocaine in the northern port city of Santa Marta. The operation resulted in the arrest of 13 people.
9. 8.5 tons in Colombia, 2001: Colombian authorities seized 8.5 tons of cocaine from a farm in the southern province of Narino. The operation resulted in the arrest of 20 people.
10. 8 tons in Mexico, 1997: Mexican authorities seized 8 tons of cocaine from a plane in the western state of Jalisco. The operation resulted in the arrest of several people.

Here are the top 10 largest cocaine seizures in US history:

1. 20 tons in California, 1989: In one of the largest drug busts in US history, the US Customs Service seized 20 tons of cocaine worth $6 billion at the Port of Los Angeles. The drugs were hidden in barrels of jalapeno peppers.
2. 14.6 tons in Texas, 2019: In a major operation by US Customs and Border Protection, 14.6 tons of cocaine were seized from a ship in the Port of Philadelphia that had originated in Chile.
3. 12.8 tons in Texas, 1991: US Customs Service agents discovered 12.8 tons of cocaine in a warehouse near the Mexican border. The drugs were worth an estimated $2.2 billion.
4. 12.5 tons in Florida, 1984: US Customs agents seized 12.5 tons of cocaine from a warehouse in Miami. The drugs were valued at $1.5 billion.
5. 11.5 tons in California, 2019: In a joint operation by US and Australian authorities, 11.5 tons of cocaine were seized from a ship at the Port of Los Angeles.
6. 11 tons in California, 2012: US Customs and Border Protection agents seized 11 tons of cocaine from a cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach.
7. 10.6 tons in Texas, 2017: US Customs and Border Protection agents discovered 10.6 tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of frozen strawberries at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge.
8. 10 tons in New York, 2007: The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized 10 tons of cocaine from a warehouse in Queens. The drugs were worth an estimated $750 million.
9. 9.4 tons in California, 1994: US Customs agents discovered 9.4 tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of watermelons at the Port of Los Angeles.
10. 9 tons in California, 1992: US Customs agents seized 9 tons of cocaine from a boat in the waters off the coast of San Diego. The drugs were valued at $600 million.

These large-scale cocaine seizures demonstrate the significant efforts of law enforcement agencies in the US to combat the drug trade. However, they also serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenge posed by drug trafficking and the devastating impact that drug use can have on individuals and communities.