Spanish Civil Guard Seizes Record 30 Tons of Cocaine in 'Arconian' Raid

Spain's Civil Guard, acting on tips from the DEA and Dutch police, boarded a vessel known as the 'Arconian' and seized a record 30 tons of cocaine, arresting its armed guards.

12 May, 16:37 — 12 May, 16:37

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EL PAISMostly Factual14d ago

How the raid of the ‘Arconian’ led to the largest cocaine haul in history

EL PAÍS reconstructs how a special unit of Spain’s Civil Guard, tipped off by the DEA and Dutch police, boarded a vessel carrying a record 30 tons of drugs, and arrested its armed guards

By Juana Viúdez ,Óscar López-Fonseca

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Spanish Civil Guard Seizes Record 30 Tons of Cocaine in 'Arconian' Raid

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How the raid of the ‘Arconian’ led to the largest cocaine haul in history

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