Venezuela seizes 2,900 kilos of drugs in the Caribbean with French support
The UEA-45 La Guaira unit seized 166 packages containing cocaine and marijuana and apprehended four people. The operation was supported by French naval intelligence.
Anti-drug blow in the Caribbean: 2,900 kilos seized and four detained
The Special Anti-Drug Unit UEA-45 La Guaira of the Bolivarian National Guard seized 2,900 kilograms of drugs and apprehended four people during a maritime interdiction operation in Caribbean waters, according to ciudadvalencia.com.ve.
The Ministry of People's Power for Interior Relations, Justice and Peace detailed that the action was carried out thanks to intelligence sharing with the French National Navy.
Authorities specified that the seizure included 166 packages containing 4,152 units of drugs: 1,173.50 kilograms of cocaine and 1,727.40 kilograms of marijuana, for a total of 2,900.90 kilograms. The detainees and the evidence were placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry.
The Venezuelan Government expressed its gratitude to the French Republic and its naval authorities for the cooperation provided, noting that said support was decisive for the success of the operation.
Source: Google News VE — Crime