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Police intercept 2,250 liters of fuel destined for drug boats

The police confiscated a large amount of fuel but failed to make any arrests after the occupants of a van escaped.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The police have seized 2,250 liters of fuel intended for supplying drug boats. The operation did not result in any arrests, as the occupants of a van managed to flee during a chase.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, but no additional details about the operation or the fugitives have been disclosed, according to a report from 20minutos.

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