From euronews · Simon Ormiston · · 40s
Colombia Seizes 7.6 Tons of Netherlands-Bound Cocaine
Colombian police seize 7.6 tonnes of cocaine bound for Netherlands at Cartagena port.
In brief
Colombian police seize 7.6 tonnes of cocaine bound for Netherlands at Cartagena port. Colombia seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine destined for Netherlands at Cartagena port, worth $6.1 billion, in its first 75 days. Originally reported by euronews.
Colombian Police Seize Cocaine
Colombian police seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine bound for Netherlands at Cartagena port.
“The National Police has just achieved the largest cocaine seizure in the port of Cartagena in the last 10 years”
Cocaine Worth $6.1 Billion
The drugs were hidden in powdered panela and valued at $6.1 billion.
“De la Espriella said security forces had seized 132 tonnes of cocaine, worth around $6.1 billion, in his government's first 75 days.”
Dutch Nationals Arrested
Two Dutch nationals wanted by Netherlands prosecutors were arrested in Colombia.
“Separately, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service confirmed two Dutch nationals had been arrested in Colombia at its request.”
What it means
Colombia seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine destined for Netherlands at Cartagena port, worth $6.1 billion, in its first 75 days.
