It is reported that four people have been arrested – two Spaniards, one Albanian, and one man from Gibraltar.
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“The ship was intercepted off the coast of Lisbon by the Portuguese maritime police,” said the financial police who conducted the investigation.
According to the Italian police, the value of the cargo on the black market is approximately 500 million euros.
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Portuguese police reported that the ship was intercepted on Thursday, approximately 90 km southwest of Cape Espichel.
Italian police stated that organized crime groups are increasingly using high-speed boats, 10-16 meters long and capable of exceeding 70 knots, to transport illegal cargo.
