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Independent AfricaIvory Coast court sentences 13 to prison in major cocaine trafficking case

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Ivory Coast court sentences 13 to prison in major cocaine trafficking case


In Ivory Coast, a court has sentenced 13 individuals involved in a significant cocaine trafficking network to 10 years in prison each.

Among them is a former Spanish police officer identified as the orchestrator of the smuggling scheme.

The operation resulted in the seizure of over two tonnes of cocaine in the port cities of Abidjan and San Pedro two years ago.

In addition to the prison terms, the convicted individuals have been ordered to pay nearly $100 million (£80 million) each in fines.

Notably, those found guilty include an Ivorian regional councillor and a police commissioner.

The public prosecutor revealed that the investigation uncovered an extensive drug trafficking network spanning South America, Europe, and Ivory Coast.

Most of the cocaine was intended for transit to Europe, India, and Australia.

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