Spanish, Dutch police seize nearly a ton of MDMA destined for South America
- Spanish and Dutch police seized 947 kilograms of MDMA destined for South America in Europe's largest ever seizure of the drug.
- Fifteen suspects were arrested in Spain and the Netherlands, with 12 held in custody and charged with criminal organization and drug trafficking offenses.
- The traffickers planned to ship the MDMA hidden inside a crane from Antwerp to Ghana to exchange it for cocaine, which would be sent to Europe through Spain.
- The operation began in early 2025; joint raids in January 2026 seized cannabis plants, firearms, cash, and luxury watches.
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Police in Spain and the Netherlands seize Europe's largest haul of psychoactive drugPolice in Spain and the Netherlands have seized 947 kg of MDMA, the largest haul in Europe. The drug was planned to be sent to South America in exchange for cocaine, 15 people have been arrested.
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Historic MDMA Seizure: European Police Uncover Massive Drug Trafficking Operation
Authorities in Spain and the Netherlands have made a historic interception, capturing 947 kg of MDMA destined for South America. This massive bust is the largest of its kind in Europe and highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking networks exchanging MDMA for cocaine.
The National Police has arrested 15 people, most of them on the coast of Malaga, who sent the drugs to Latin America to exchange them for cocaine.
The Spanish police intercepted nearly one ton of MDMA, a European record. Fifteen suspects were arrested after a joint operation with the Netherlands, revealing a structured international network.
Spanish, Dutch police seize nearly a ton of MDMA destined for South America
Police in Spain and the Netherlands have seized 947 kg (2,088 lbs) of MDMA bound for South America, which traffickers intended to exchange for cocaine, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday, in what was the largest seizure of the mind-altering drug in European history.
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