European patrols have seized 40 tons of cocaine a year and a half.

European organization to combat drug trafficking, led by Britain, seized nearly 40 tons of cocaine for the first 18 months of its existence. This publication writes The Guardian. The results of the association were presented on Sunday, February 8, and praised the British Government and the UN.
Employees of the combined organization, which in addition to Britain include France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, suggest that cocaine, delivery of which they were able to prevent in the course of the operations carried out in South America. According to preliminary estimates, the value of the seized drugs could be several hundred million pounds sterling.
Officer of the Agency to combat a particularly dangerous organized crime Manhayr Tim (Tim Manhire) noted that for the successful implementation of the organization for cooperation of all involved forces of the participating associations. "We try to be as flexible as possible. For example, for any particular operation, we can use the Royal Navy ships, carrying representatives of the Spanish law enforcement, and protected from the air of French aviation aircraft", - he explained.
Active organizations are providing assistance to Liberia, Venezuela, Brazil, USA and Africa. The participation of African States in combating drug smuggling especially welcome members of the organization, as in the past few years, West Africa has become one of the key regions involved in transporting drugs to Europe. According to the organization, from West Africa arrive each year from 125 to 150 tons of cocaine, which is transported by small boats or airplanes.
President of the International Committee for Drug Control, Hamid Ghodse (Hamid Ghodse) called on European governments to provide all possible assistance unified organization. "In the short term association has achieved impressive results and has done an excellent job. I hope that in future it will give full support", - said Ghodse.