Caribbean: Colombia's Navy seizes almost five tons of cocaine

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Almost five tons of cocaine, two boats, eight arrests: Colombia's Navy has reported one of the larger drug seizures of recent times in the Caribbean. The strike hits one of the main smuggling routes through which cocaine travels from South America northward and toward Europe.

What is known about the seizure

According to the Navy, two boats were stopped during the mission and almost five tons of cocaine were seized. Eight people were arrested, it was said.

Two boats, almost five tons of cocaine, and eight arrests: Colombia's Navy reports a major drug seizure.

De La Espriella announces a tougher approach

President De La Espriella used the seizure to reaffirm the course of his government in the fight against drug trafficking. Smugglers would be pursued with full consequences going forward, he announced.

President De La Espriella is betting on a tougher approach.

The Caribbean as a smuggling route

The Caribbean is one of the main routes for cocaine smuggling out of Colombia. Seizures like this one are meant to hit the networks hard – yet they are also an indication that the clandestine supply chains continue to function and that pressure at sea remains a long-term project.