400 kg cocaine haul seized on yacht after dramatic Bay of Biscay chase

The French maritime prefecture in the Atlantic has reported the seizure of approximately 400 kilograms of cocaine on a yacht sailing under the Polish flag in the Bay of Biscay. The operation, which took place from Thursday night to Friday, was conducted with the consent of Polish authorities.

In an official statement, the prefecture announced customs officials confiscated the drugs during the night operation. Onboard the yacht were two individuals whose nationalities are currently being verified.

At the moment the customs officials noticed, the crew attempted to destroy the evidence by setting the vessel on fire and trying to sink it along with the cargo.

The cocaine, hidden in 19 packages, was secured by the Narcotics Control Office (OFAST). According to the details in the statement, the yacht on which the drugs were found was sailing from the Caribbean region and aimed to reach Europe.

Authorities investigate the details of the case.

The entire operation was conducted with the consent of Polish authorities, as emphasized in the official statement.

The relevant services are investigating and analysing all details related to this incident.