Bolivia announces the largest cocaine seizure in its history: almost 9 tons

Bolivia announces the largest cocaine seizure in its history: almost 9 tons

Bolivia has announced a record seizure of cocaine in the department of Oruro, in the western part of the country, authorities said on Friday, estimating the local value of the drug at $224 million, but almost double that of Europe, where the illicit shipment. .

Bolivian President Luis Arce described the seizure of around 8.8 tonnes on social media as the largest in the country’s history. According to him, the drugs were hidden in the wooden floor of a truck and were probably destined for the Netherlands, where the estimated value of the drugs is around $526 million.

Four people suspected of being drug traffickers were also arrested in the operation, according to authorities.

Source: Terra

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