France, Feb. 17 -- French officials announced Tuesday that 100 bales of cocaine were seized last Thursday during a joint operation with theUnited States.

According to the High Commission in French Polynesia, the vessel was intercepted at sea but allowed to resume its voyage, in line with international law. No details were provided regarding the ship's flag, origin, or destination. Third haul in a month

The 2.4-tonne seizure is the third major interception in Polynesian waters since the beginning of the year.

Record drug seizure in French Polynesia as overseas minister makes official visit

On 2 February, the French navy seized 4.24 tonnes of cocaine after intercepting a suspect vessel identified by customs authorities. In mid-January, ...