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Seven convicted in French 'Air Cocaine' smuggling trial

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 10:31:41 +0200

A French court on Friday sentenced seven people implicated in a drug smuggling operation to up to 18 years in prison each with two ex-air force pilots getting six-year terms.

'Air Cocaine' smuggler transferred to France

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 10:57:07 +0200

A Frenchman sentenced to 20 years' jail in the Dominican Republic over a plot to smuggle a planeload of drugs has been transferred to France for health reasons, his lawyer said.

'Air Cocaine' affair: Pilot unions urge boycott

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:53:00 +0100

French pilots have been urged to refuse to fly to the Dominican Republic in protest over the arrest and detention of two colleagues, who have been accused of smuggling drugs in what has been dubbed the "Air Cocaine" affair in France.

Gran finds 25 kilos of cocaine in suitcase

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:24:00 +0200

A grandma discovered a surprising souvenir in her luggage after returning from a holiday in the Dominican Republic – 25 kilos of cocaine.

French tourists killed as bus hits train

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:22:00 +0200

Three French tourists died and 23 more were injured when the bus they were traveling on collided with a train in the Dominican Republic, officials said Friday.