Live breaking news: Chaos as Barcelona riots for 9 days straight, Europe records its biggest ever cocaine bust

The jailing of a public figure has spelled disaster for Barcelona as cops face ongoing hordes of protestors lighting fires and hurling stones.

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What appeared to be a normal day at work for these German customs workers quickly turned into one of the most egregious drug busts seen on planet Earth, with over 23 tonnes of cocaine being found hidden in shipping containers from Paraguay.

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