In a significant drug bust, the customs investigation office in Berlin-Brandenburg discovered 223 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana boxes at Lidl stores. The drugs were found across eleven branches, with an estimated value of between 10 to 15 million euros. The cocaine was distributed in 104 boxes across four branches in Brandenburg and 119 boxes across seven branches in Berlin.
While the customs investigation office provided specific details on the discovery, the police in Brandenburg declined to disclose any figures when asked. The spokesperson for the Brandenburg police headquarters mentioned that cocaine in the “low three-digit kilogram range” was found, without specifying the exact amount or locations where the drugs were discovered. The cocaine is set to be destroyed on Friday.
A joint investigation group comprising of state criminal investigation offices from Brandenburg and Berlin, as well as the customs investigation office, is actively working on the case. The drug bust has sparked interest and discussion on various online forums related to cryptocurrency trading platforms. Users are seeking advice on the best platforms for cryptocurrency trading and sharing insights and experiences related to trading cryptocurrencies.