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Federal Agents Seize 500 Pounds Of Cocaine From Oil Tanker

Federal Agents Seize 500 Pounds Of Cocaine From Oil Tanker U.S. authorities say they stopped a major cocaine shipment allegedly tied to a Mexican cartel after an oil tanker traveling from Ecuador was intercepted near Southern California, according to KTLA5. Roughly 227 kilograms.

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  • Primary source: ZeroHedge
  • Published: May 28, 2026, 1:20 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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