Looking into the mega drug seizure at Caucedo Port; Guatemala and Honduras deny drugs were shipped from there

[Dolores]

Investigations are ongoing into what is now known as the largest drug seizure in the history of Central America and the Caribbean – 9.8 tons of cocaine found at the Multimodal Caucedo Port, located in Boca Chica, Santo Domingo Province.

A source confirmed to Diario Libre that, in addition to the ten individuals linked to the port, another five people are under investigation, bringing the total number of people being probed to 15.

The source explained that the investigation is progressing, and authorities are expected to release further details in the coming days.

The cocaine seized, which was announced by the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) on Friday, 6 December 2024 has a street value of US$250 million. The shipment was destined for Europe.

Authorities in both Guatemala and Honduras have distanced themselves from the shipment. Honduran officials...

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[windeguy]

Total global production of cocaine 2021 | Statista

This statistic shows the worldwide production quantity of cocaine from 1994 to 2021.

www.statista.com

Global cocaine production was estimated at 2,304 metric tons and rising as of 2021. In 1994 it was a mere 891 metric tons.

The amounts being caught by the failed drug war are quite minimal while thought of by the media as being "huge".

 

[Peterj]

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I am sure (quite) some bags are withheld for "safe storage" in case of "emergency" and are not included in the 9.8 tonnes.

 

[USA DOC]

Total global production of cocaine 2021 | Statista

This statistic shows the worldwide production quantity of cocaine from 1994 to 2021.

www.statista.com

Global cocaine production was estimated at 2,304 metric tons and rising as of 2021. In 1994 it was a mere 891 metric tons.

The amounts being caught by the failed drug war are quite minimal while thought of by the media as being "huge".

2,304 tons..... thats enought to get you higher than Willie Nelson on mount Everest...........

 

[Big]

Total global production of cocaine 2021 | Statista

This statistic shows the worldwide production quantity of cocaine from 1994 to 2021.

www.statista.com

Global cocaine production was estimated at 2,304 metric tons and rising as of 2021. In 1994 it was a mere 891 metric tons.

The amounts being caught by the failed drug war are quite minimal while thought of by the media as being "huge".

You should offer your extensive knowledge on the subject to the government, Iam sure they will listen.

 

[windeguy]

You should offer your extensive knowledge on the subject to the government, Iam sure they will listen.

The amounts of money to be made guarantee the failed war on drugs will continue while attempting to keep up appearances that a war is actually being fought.