Alias Chemba, Iván Márquez's right-hand man, had been in the criminal organization for more than a decade.

The Colombian Navy, reaffirming its commitment in the frontal fight against the crime of drug trafficking, through control and surveillance tasks in the maritime communication lines of the region,

In an attempt to bribe, individuals offered military personnel 100 million pesos to prevent prosecution.

Approximately 500 kilos of cocaine hydrochloride, ready to be shipped abroad, were found by troops at the scene.

The substance valued at more than 3,500 million pesos came from the city of Popayan, Cauca.

Operations to counter activities linked to illicit finances are ongoing in this area of the country.

More than 100 soldiers were sent to the department of Guaviare in order to neutralize the criminal operations of organized armed groups.

The precursors would be used for the production of cocaine hydrochloride.

The illegal merchandise would cost more than 50 million dollars in the international illegal market.