More Cocaine in Ports: 215 Kilos Seized in the Pacific

Panama's National Police, in a major operation against drug trafficking, seized 215 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a container at a Pacific port. 'Operation Archi' highlights the authorities' commitment to combating organized crime.

The National Police, in coordination with the Public Ministry, conducted a search and seizure operation as part of 'Operation Archi' on a container located in a port on the Pacific coast. As a result of the operation, a total of 215 packages of alleged illicit substance were located and seized, which were hidden inside the container. The evidence was properly packaged and made available to the competent authorities for analysis and processing. The National Police reiterated its commitment to maintaining operational actions to combat drug trafficking and other related crimes.

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