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Kilos of cocaine sent in package to company in the North

Police in Amsterdam-Noord discovered several kilograms of cocaine inside a package shipped from Colombia to a local industrial business. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the involvement of the intended recipient.

Police in Amsterdam have intercepted a package containing several kilograms of cocaine that had been sent to a business located on an industrial estate in Amsterdam-Noord. Authorities discovered the drugs earlier this week after the suspicious package arrived in the capital. The shipment originated from Colombia, although officials have not yet disclosed what specific details led them to flag the parcel for inspection. Currently, law enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding the delivery to determine if the receiving company was involved in the illicit activity. No arrests have been made in connection with the seizure, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the origin and intended destination of the narcotics. The police have not released further information regarding the case at this time, maintaining the confidentiality of the active inquiry.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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