In an operation in Tibú, Norte de Santander, a laboratory for the processing of cocaine hydrochloride was destroyed, where 3,055 kilos of this drug belonging to the ELN were seized.
The authorities pointed out that the operation prevents 16,000 million pesos from reaching the guerrillas.
«A new result of our frontal fight against drug trafficking. The 3,055 kilos of this drug belonged to the GAO ELN against ‘Juan Fernando Porras,'” said President Iván Duque.
in hard work #againstdrugtrafficking of troops of the #CONATwith @Army_Div2, @ForceAereaCol Y @PoliceColombiaa heavy blow was dealt to the illicit economy of the ELN, in #North of Santanderwith the seizure of around 3 tons of narcotics #HomelandHonorLoyalty pic.twitter.com/5jvoQfoZae
– Gen. Eduardo Enrique Zapateiro Altamiranda (@COMANDANTE_EJC) April 16, 2022
The operation was carried out by a group of men from the Command against Drug Trafficking and Transnational Threats, CONAT. This elite force made up of 7,000 men was activated by President Duque in February of last year.
They destroyed a drug laboratory belonging to the ELN
The drug belongs to the ELN front that is present in Norte de Santander and whose leaders are in Venezuelan territory.
“This complex would be valued at more than four million dollars. Money with which these groups outside the law seek to finance weapons illegally. This to attack the Public Force and the civilian population, “said the Army.
According to official information, no arrests were made in the operation.
On the other hand, General Fabio Caro Cancelado, commander of the Specific Command of Norte de Santander, said that the money from the purchase of this drug would be used for the purchase of explosives, among others.
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