Spanish police have seized 30 tons of cocaine in what authorities are calling a record-breaking drug bust for Europe, according to law enforcement officials.

The operation resulted in the detention of 23 crew members connected to the massive drug shipment. The seizure represents one of the largest cocaine hauls ever recorded by European authorities.

The confiscated drugs would have represented a significant supply of narcotics intended for distribution across European markets. Spanish authorities have not yet released details about the specific location of the seizure or the methods used to intercept the shipment.

Spain serves as a major entry point for cocaine trafficking into Europe due to its geographic position and extensive coastline. The country's law enforcement agencies regularly conduct operations targeting drug trafficking networks that use Spanish ports and territory as transit points for narcotics bound for other European destinations.