In two operations carried out on roads in the west of the department of Huila, troops of the Pigoanza Battalion of the Ninth Brigade and Police, achieved the finding of 335 kilos of narcotics would cost approximately 260 million pesos. These results ratify the commitment of the Military Forces on the roads of the department neutralizing the plans of the criminal groups to use them as a mobility routes.
In the village of El Dinde in the municipality of La Plata, it was possible to neutralize the escape of a vehicle by means of a checkpoint.
After the search, it was found that 238 packages wrapped in beige tape weighing 320 kilos of marijuana were being transported in the car.
The two people, the vehicle and the illicit substance were put into custody of the authority.
In the same sector, a woman was arrested. She was carrying two packages wrapped in black plastic weighing 15 kilos of marijuana in a bag.
A result that helps to neutralize the distribution in schools and universities of these illicit substances that harm the health of children and young people.
Source: Press - Fifth Division of the National Army
