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Spanish police, in coordination with the UK National Crime Agency and the US DEA, seize 10 tonnes of cocaine

War on drugs — Spanish police, in coordination with the UK National Crime Agency and the US DEA, seize 10 tonnes of cocaine hidden among a cargo of salt on a cargo ship off the Canary Islands. It

Published January 12, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: War on drugs.

Spanish police, in coordination with the UK National Crime Agency and the US DEA, seize 10 tonnes of cocaine hidden among a cargo of salt on a cargo ship off the Canary Islands. It is the country's largest ever seizure of drugs at sea. Thirteen people on board the vessel are arrested. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/12/spain-police-seize-cocaine-ship-canary-islands ( The Guardian )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-12).