Colombia intercepts 7600 kilos of cocaine that was on its way to the Netherlands
Colombian police seized approximately 7600 kilograms of cocaine destined for the Netherlands, marking the largest cocaine bust in a decade. The drugs were found in Cartagena during a routine inspection, hidden in packages resembling powdered sugar. President Abelardo de la Espriella hailed the operation as a significant blow to drug terrorism, estimating that around 75 million doses were removed from circulation. The Colombian police collaborated with the DEA in this operation, emphasizing the country's commitment to combating criminal organizations.