Colombian Navy Seizes Record Cocaine Haul in Caribbean Waters

In a joint operation with U.S. forces, Colombian authorities intercepted a speedboat carrying over 3 tons of cocaine, marking the largest seizure of the year.

• Colombian Navy, in collaboration with U.S. Joint Interagency Task Force, seized 3.3 tons of cocaine off the coast of San Andrés Isla.
• The operation prevented the distribution of approximately 8 million doses of cocaine, valued at $113 million.
• Five individuals, including nationals from Honduras, Venezuela, and Colombia, were arrested in connection with the drug haul.
• This seizure is part of a larger effort to combat drug trafficking in the region, with Colombia being the world's largest cocaine producer.
• The operation showcases the effectiveness of international cooperation in the fight against transnational drug trafficking.

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