The French navy seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine, worth $610 million, off West Africa's coast. Two French vessels, operating under Operation Corymbe, intercepted the drugs from an unflagged fishing vessel on Monday, acting on intelligence from various agencies including the British National Crime Agency. This significant bust brings the total drugs seized in the region this year to 54 tonnes. The Gulf of Guinea, a key transit point for narcotics, has seen numerous drug seizures recently, highlighting the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in the area.

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