The National Policein collaboration with the Criminal Investigation Section (SIJIN), the Office of the Attorney General of the Nation and units of the National Army, has achieved a major blow against drug trafficking in the department of Putumayo.
After carrying out search and search procedures in the Villa del Río neighborhood, a person identified as ‘Sebastián’ was captured. This individual was allegedly part of an organized common crime group, dedicated to the commercialization of illicit substances in the region.
The capture of ‘Sebastián’ and the seizure of a significant quantity of coca base pastedemonstrate the impact of this operation on the financial arm of the criminal group.
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Police capture ‘Sebastián’
The day of the operation, Police security forces carried out search and search procedures in the Villa del Río neighborhoodachieving the capture of ‘Sebastián’ in his home.
During the procedure, a large cache of narcotic substances was discovered hidden in sacks and boxes in the parking lot of the house. Total, 25,340 kilograms of coca paste were seizeda significant blow to the criminal organization and its financial arm, the GAOr-48.
The amount of drugs seized reflects the magnitude of the illegal operation carried out by this criminal group in the department. This blow not only affects its finances, but also contributes to weakening its structure and presence in the area.
Once the police had captured and seized them, the detainee was placed at the disposal of the police. Attorney General of the Nation, where it is expected that his judicial situation is defined and the corresponding charges are imputed for his alleged participation in drug trafficking.
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