Panama Authorities Seize 1.5 Tonnes of Cocaine In Two Operations Off Coast; 2 Arrested

August 28: Authorities seized 1.5 tonnes of cocaine in two operations off the coast of Panama. In one of the seizures, authorities found the narcotics after capturing a speed boat about 100 km off Punta Coco island and arrested two Colombian nationals. The other seizure took place near Punta Burrica, though no arrests were made. Large-scale drug seizures are common off the coast of Panama.

Source: PGI Ltd