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Liberia Burns Record Cocaine Seizure Worth $336 Million

Liberian authorities publicly burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine, valued at $336 million, following the country's largest-ever drug bust.

30 Jul, 21:11 — 30 Jul, 21:11
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The IndependentMostly Factual16h ago

Authorities burn cocaine worth $336 million in country’s largest drug bust

The massive haul, Liberia's biggest drug bust in history, amounted to nearly 4 metric tons (8,818 pounds)

By Mark Mengonfia and Mark Banchereau

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The Independent30 Jul, 21:11First to report

Authorities burn cocaine worth $336 million in country’s largest drug bust

10h later
Al Jazeera31 Jul, 07:26Latest update

Liberia burns 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine after record drug seizure

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