Russia and Argentina have used a crematorium in Buenos Aires to burn 389kg (858 pounds) of cocaine seized in a drugs bust at the Russian embassy.

The total haul of cocaine destroyed was estimated to be worth €80m (£72m; $93m).

A former embassy caretaker and an Argentine policeman are among six people held in both countries.

The burning marks the end of

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