Through this result, the Colombian Navy prevented the distribution of more than four million doses of narcotics on the streets of the world.
In an effective comprehensive maritime security and control operation, the Colombian Navy seized more than 1.6 tons of drugs, which were transported aboard a ship manned by four Colombian nationals, after a chase that lasted throughout the night.
Sailors of the Coast Guard Station of Tumaco detected a suspicious boat sailing late at night and at high speed in the waters of the South Pacific, so they immediately deployed a Rapid Reaction Unit that initiated the pursuit. Despite the evasive and dangerous maneuvers carried out by the individuals to try to flee of the authority for approximately ten hours, the members of the Military Forces successfully intercepted the ship.
During the search and inspection of the boat, several sacks with rectangular packages were found by troops, similar to those used by criminal organizations for the transport of narcotics. Due to the adverse weather conditions, the boat sank on the place.
The military personnel secured the individuals and recovered 55 sacks with the alleged illicit material, which were taken to the dock of the Coast Guard Station of Tumaco. Once there, the Technical Staff of Criminal and Judicial Investigation – CTI (Technical Investigations Corps) of the Attorney General's Office, conducted the Approved Preliminary Identification Test – PIPH, which left positive result for 1,640 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride.
Through this operation, more than 55 million dollars were prevented from entering the illegal activities of the Residual Organized Armed Groups, which use the maritime ways as routes for the transport of narcotics.
The four individuals were put into custody of the Attorney General's Office to continue with their judicial process.
In 2024, the Naval Institution has found 235 tons of narcotics in the Colombian Pacific, which means 186 tons are cocaine hydrochloride and 48 tons of marijuana.
Source: Press – Navy of Colombia
