The Maritime Police seized cocaine on the maritime coastline of the smallest island of the Azores, according to a statement issued by the authority. The operation resulted in the seizure of the illicit product that was found in the coastal area of the island.
The authorities initiated procedures to determine the origin of the seized cocaine. The investigations are ongoing to determine how the product arrived at the island and who may be involved in its introduction into Azorean territory.
The Maritime Police, responsible for monitoring and security in the coastal area, did not reveal more details about the quantity of product seized or about any arrests made in the context of this operation.
