China and US agencies jointly crack cocaine smuggling case

Law enforcement agencies from China and the United States have cooperated to crack a major cocaine smuggling case, Chinese police said Tuesday. Acting on intelligence from the US Drug Enforcement Administration, Chinese authorities seized 430 kilograms of smuggled cocaine at Yantian Port in Shenzhen on November 26.

Chinese and US law enforcement agencies demonstrated close cooperation in combating drug smuggling, according to China's Ministry of Public Security. The operation stemmed from intelligence provided by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), leading Chinese anti-drug authorities to inspect a suspicious international shipping container. On November 26, they seized 430 kilograms of cocaine at Yantian Port in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China. This joint effort highlights the value of international collaboration in addressing transnational drug crimes. Further investigation into the case is ongoing, with additional details not yet released. Chinese police noted that such partnerships help safeguard public security in both nations and disrupt global drug networks. As a key southern Chinese port, Yantian underscores the need for enhanced border and port security measures.

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