The National Civil Police (PNC) captured a subject who kept two plastic barrels with 10 packages of drugs buried in a canal. The captured individual has been identified as José Cándido Palma Orellana and was apprehended by the Anti-Narcotics Division of the PNC in the El Niño canton, located in the department of San Miguel.
Preliminary police reports indicate that the seized drugs weigh approximately 10 pounds and have a street value that exceeds $16,000. Additionally, it has been reported that Palma Orellana will be placed at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Office to be prosecuted for the crime of illicit trafficking.
The PNC took to Twitter to share the news, stating that José Cándido Palma Orellana was captured in the El Niño canton of San Miguel after the seizure of 10 packages of drugs buried in a canal. The tweet also mentioned the approximate weight of the drugs.
This capture is a significant development in the fight against drug trafficking in the region and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illicit drug activities. Authorities are continuing their investigations into the matter as they work to dismantle drug trafficking networks and prevent the distribution of illegal substances.