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2008 June 9   15:10

Russian customs officers seize 21 kg of cocaine on Ecuador ship

Russia customs officers in St. Petersburg have discovered 21 kg of cocaine on board a ship from Ecuador, the customs press-service said on Monday according to RIA Novosti.

The ship arrived in Russia's second largest city on Friday.

A crew member later admitted during questioning that the drugs belonged to him. The ship was travelling under a Maltese flag.

An investigation has been launched. The sailor now faces up to seven years behind bars.

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