Drug Seizure in the Gulf of Gdansk: Smuggling Ring Hides 100 Kilograms of Cocaine in the Baltic Sea

In a significant drug bust, Polish border guards have recovered approximately 100 kilograms of cocaine from the seabed of the Gulf of Gdansk, with an estimated street value of around 14 million euros. The discovery follows increased maritime surveillance in response to suspected sabotage attempts against underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

The cocaine, concealed in plastic bags, was found during a joint operation involving Europol and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Authorities apprehended seven individuals, including six men and one woman, believed to be part of a smuggling organization.

Polish border officials reported that their patrols had been focusing on vessels intentionally disabling their electronic identification systems. This suspicious behavior raised red flags and ultimately led to the uncovering of the drug operation. Divers from the border protection unit successfully retrieved the hidden narcotics from the sea floor.

The operation underscores the ongoing challenges of drug trafficking in the region, particularly in light of recent incidents involving sabotage of underwater infrastructure. Authorities are intensifying their efforts to monitor and secure maritime routes, especially in the wake of these threats.

The value of the seized cocaine has been estimated at around 60 million Polish zloty, further highlighting the scale of the smuggling activities in the area. The Polish government, along with other Baltic Sea nations, is taking proactive measures to enhance maritime security in a bid to combat drug trafficking and safeguard vital undersea communications.