2023-09-16 22:29:28
In the midst of maritime control operations, the National Navy managed to seize a total of 60 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride that were attached to the hull of a bulk cargo ship, identified with a Singapore flag, that was moving in waters of the department of La Guajira.
The successful operation was possible thanks to the intelligence information received, which led to the deployment of a Coast Guard Quick Reaction Unit (URR) to the anchoring area.
The drug, which would be valued at more than four million dollars in the international illegal market, was attached to the hull of a ship. | Photo: National Navy
Once at the dock, a detailed verification of the extracted object was carried out, revealing its contents: 60 rectangular packages that were similar to those used by drug trafficking organizations to transport narcotics.
In coordination with CTI officials of the Attorney General’s Office, the Approved Preliminary Identification Test (PIPH) was carried out, which tested positive for cocaine hydrochloride, with a total weight of 60.24 kilograms.
The estimated value of this substance on the international illegal market exceeds four million dollars. The confiscated cocaine was placed at the disposal of the competent authorities for custody and subsequent destruction, in accordance with Colombian laws.
During the inspection, a foreign object resembling a metal box was found in the hull. | Photo: National Navy
“The Colombian Navy will continue to carry out offensive operations that allow the dismantling of organizations serving drug trafficking that commit crimes in the Colombian Caribbean, while inviting citizens to report any suspicious activity to the toll-free number 146,” the Navy indicated through a statement.
Navy seizes more than a ton of coca in the Pacific
On the other hand, in a maritime control operation in the Colombian Pacific, the Navy also managed to intercept a vessel that was transporting a load of more than a ton of cocaine hydrochloride.
This action, in the context of the Ayacucho Campaign Plan, had international collaboration and resulted in the prevention of the distribution of millions of doses of this drug throughout the world.
The operation involved the location and interception of an unidentified vessel, crewed by three individuals. Inside, an illicit load was found that consisted of 1,087 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride, hidden in 54 sacks and destined for Central America.
This is another strong blow to drug trafficking that the authorities deal following discovering a boat with three subjects. | Photo: National Navy
The three detained individuals and the seized material were handed over to the competent authorities to carry out the corresponding judicial proceedings.
This successful seizure represents a significant financial blow for drug trafficking organizations, since it is estimated that the entry of more than 37 million dollars was prevented by preventing the distribution of nearly three million doses of this substance in international drug markets. .
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