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Cocaine destined for Europe seized in Uruguay

Montevideo, Mar 24 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Directorate General for the Fight against Illegal Drug Trafficking has reportedly seized over 400 kilos of cocaine as part of Operation Virtus.

The consignment was found at a house in Pajas Blancas resort in southwest Montevideo. As part of the operation, the police carried out eight raids in the capital and the departments of Montevideo, Canelones, San José, and Río Negro.

Investigation revealed that drugs originated in Bolivia, were stored in Uruguay, and were destined for Europe.

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