New Zealand Police Make Historic Drug Bust, Seizing Over 3 Tons of Cocaine from International Drug-Smuggling Syndicate

New Zealand police have made a significant drug bust, seizing more than 3 tons of cocaine from an international drug-smuggling syndicate. The drugs were found floating in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean after being dropped off at a floating transit point in 81 bales.

The interception was made by a navy ship that had been deployed to the area last week. While no arrests have been made yet, police have said the seizure is a major financial blow to those involved in the drug trade, from South American producers to the distributors.

The seizure is the largest drug bust in New Zealand’s history. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said the bust was a “significant” success in the fight against drug smuggling.

“This is a significant seizure of cocaine and a major disruption to the supply chain of the international drug syndicate,” Coster said. “It is a significant financial blow to those involved in the drug trade, from South American producers to the distributors.”

The investigation is ongoing and police are working to identify those responsible for the drug smuggling. In the meantime, the seized drugs will be destroyed.