In an operation carried out in Nariño, Colombian authorities made a significant seizure of 521 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride. The prohibited substance was transported in a van-type vehicle, and during the intervention, its driver was arrested. This fact marks a significant blow against drug trafficking in the region.
The operation, carried out by uniformed members of the Colombian National Police, took place on one of the roads in Nariño, an area known to be a strategic corridor for the trafficking of illicit substances. In addition, it is reported that the driver of the vehicle was captured, whose identity has not been disclosed.
This seizure not only points to a severe setback for criminal organizations involved in the production and distribution of cocaine, but also reflects the effectiveness of the strategies implemented by the country’s security forces in the fight against drug trafficking. Furthermore, it is expected that the seizure of this considerable amount of cocaine hydrochloride will have an impact on reducing the availability of this drug on the streets, thus contributing to the reduction of consumption and associated harm.
The authorities continue with investigations to determine the origin and final destination of the seized drugs, as well as to identify and dismantle the networks behind this crime.
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In a recent operation carried out in the port of Santa Marta, Colombian security forces have confiscated a shipment of cocaine valued at more than 6.8 million dollars.
This seizure was carried out jointly by the Colombian National Navy and the National Police, who found the drugs hidden among a shipment of bananas intended for transport. The operation culminated in the seizure of 109 packages, which included 106 kilograms of the narcotic. The authorities suggest that the final destination of this drug was the European market.
Drug trafficking through containers in commercial ports is a recurring technique by criminal organizations, seeking to evade the controls established by the authorities. In the case of the port of Santa Marta, the drugs were strategically hidden among legitimate products, in this case, bananas, to try to go unnoticed. The Judicial Investigation Section – Sijín carried out the pertinent tests, confirming the presence of cocaine hydrochloride and related compounds in the seized packages.
Comparatively, this event follows a similar pattern to a seizure made in 2023, also in Santa Marta, where the Anti-Narcotics Police discovered 480 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a shipment of fruit destined for Belgium. This operation highlights the authorities’ constant fight against narcotics smuggling to Europe, using sophisticated concealment methods inside commercial containers.
In another order of events, but showing the multifaceted scope of the Colombian Navy’s Action, a successful rescue on the high seas of ten people and a canine was recently carried out. The rescue operation was carried out after receiving a distress signal from a dredger-type vessel, evidencing the response and collaboration capacity between different maritime and security entities, such as the General Maritime Directorate – Dimar and the Cartagena Coast Guard.
These incidents highlight both the persistent threat that drug trafficking poses in international maritime routes and the importance of surveillance and rescue operations in Colombian waters. The Colombian Navy and other security forces continue to consolidate efforts to combat these illicit activities and ensure maritime security, reaffirming their commitment to the fight against transnational crime. With Infobae