According to reports, over 40 people were arrested including one who's described as a "big fish" in a bust of a six-country cocaine super cartel. Authorities say the operation managed one-third of cocaine distribution across Europe.

Europol said 49 suspects have been arrested during the investigation and at least 30 tons of cocaine has been seized since the investigation has been underway. “The scale of cocaine importation into Europe under the suspects’ control and command was massive,” Europol said. 

The investigation was also aided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and officials inside Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UAE.

Source: Nbcnews.com