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Strike against Nigerian cocaine ring in Zurich: 200 people arrested
The police authorities of the canton of Zurich have dealt a major blow to drug trafficking: in cooperation with international, national and cantonal police authorities, a Nigerian narcotics organization has been discovered. More than 200 people were arrested and around 115 kilograms of cocaine, as well as euros and Swiss francs worth a total of around 850,000, were seized. The operation lasted about 5 years, according to the police of the canton of Zurich.
Cocaine seized as part of Operation “Ola”, which lasted more than five years. Image: Canton of Zurich Police
Investigations uncovered a Nigerian criminal organization transporting cocaine in the corps of couriers or hidden in suitcases from abroad to Switzerland on a large scale for several years. The cocaine was distributed and prepared for resale in various locations in Switzerland. To transport drug proceeds back, couriers had to smuggle the cash hidden in the body abroad.
The results of the investigation by the Zurich authorities led to other parallel proceedings at home and abroad. In total, around 115 kg of cocaine, 15 kg of marijuana, as well as euros and Swiss francs were seized for a total value of around 850,000. In Switzerland and other European countries, more than 200 people were arrested in connection with organized drug trafficking. (mlu)
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