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Joint European-Ecuadorian operation targets drug trafficking

A coordinated effort between European and Ecuadorian law enforcement agencies has resulted in multiple arrests. The operation, named CANTABRIA, highlights the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating drug trafficking. According to Europol, this success demonstrates the importance of joint efforts against transnational criminal networks.

Why it matters

This operation shows the value of international cooperation in addressing global drug trafficking.

Sources

  1. Europol: European and Ecuadorian cooperation leads to 20 arrests in major hit against drug trafficking

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