Officials of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, intercepted a cargo being packaged for shipping at the Swiss Port.
It contained concealed substances suspected to be cocaine and destined for the Netherlands.
In a statement, NACOC noted that a total of 73 slabs, weighing 89.74 kg, were intercepted.
Four suspects have been arrested and are currently in custody at NACOC while investigations are underway.
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