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Portuguese police seize 4.5 tons of cocaine hidden in banana shipment

It marks one of the country's largest drug busts in recent years. Although no arrests have been made, Police Coordinator Vitor Ananias said the seizure signifies a "severe financial blow" to the criminal organization involved.

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Portuguese police announced Tuesday the seizure of 4.2 metric tons (4.5 US tons) of cocaine concealed within a banana shipment, estimated to be worth more than $100 million.