In a joint operation between the Police and the Army, in Brussels, they managed to capture a man who was transporting coca base hidden in the tires of a motorcycle.
Police officers, in collaboration with soldiers from the National Army, carried out a thorough inspection of a moped on the move, resulting in the discovery of approximately 16 kg of coca base cleverly hidden in the wheels and tires of the vehicle.
Colonel William Javier Lara Avendaño, commander of the Huila Police Department, highlighted the importance of coordinated work between law enforcement agencies to combat organized crime in the region. This successful collaboration has allowed not only the capture of several individuals involved in criminal activities, but also the confiscation of narcotics and firearms.
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So far in 2024, authorities have intensified their efforts to combat drug trafficking in the department of Huila. According to official reports, the National Police has seized more than 101,700 kg of coca base in various points, including townships, town centers, urban and rural areas and highways..
It is worth mentioning that this week, the police in La Plata also allowed the capture of three subjects allegedly involved in the transport of 2.3 tons of marijuana that apparently had left Cauca bound for the interior of the country, three people were captured and three motorcycles and a vehicle was immobilized.
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