Customs officers seized 724.5 kg of cocaine on Tuesday in a van that they intercepted in Essonne after a chase, we learned on Wednesday April 19 from a source close to the investigation confirming information from ” Current values ».
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Customs officers intervened at the request of Ofast, the office dedicated to the fight against drug trafficking, which had geolocated the suspect vehicle, the same source added.
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The fleeing driver
Customs officers intercepted the vehicle – a gray van – in Guibeville (Essonne). The driver fled.
The JIRS (specialized interregional jurisdiction) of Paris is seized of the investigation, told AFP a source close to the file.
“Current Values” published a video taken when customs officers open the side door of the van and discover the goods spilling on the sidewalk.
Cocaine is packaged in the form of small packets on which is written the letter omega.
The gram of cocaine is sold at retail between 60 and 70 euros.
