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Wednesday, 17 July 2019

UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme reaches 300 metric tons of cocaine seized globally

UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme reaches 300 metric tons of cocaine seized globally

UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme reaches 300 metric tons of cocaine seized globally

17 July 2019 - Every year, more than 750 million container movements take place around the globe by sea, transporting 90 per cent of the world's cargo. Most containers carry legal merchandise, but some are being used to smuggle drugs, weapons, and other illicit goods. This month the UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme exceeded the threshold of 300 metric tons of cocaine seized since the launch of the programme in 2004.



Published July 17, 2019 at 10:59PM
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