"Paraguay Discovers 4 Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Belgium Sugar Shipment"

Paraguay's anti-drug agency seized over 4 tons of cocaine hidden in sugar sacks destined for Belgium, with a street value of approximately €220 million. President Santiago Pena emphasized that the bust, part of "Operation Sweetness," aims to deter smugglers from using Paraguay as a transit point. The seizure highlights the increasing significance of Latin American routes to Europe, where ports like Antwerp and Rotterdam frequently intercept large cocaine shipments.