The Northwest Regional Directorate of the National Police reported that it seized 92 portions of plant material presumed to be marijuana and detained two people during a targeted operation against controlled-substance distribution points in the municipality of Esperanza.[1] The two detained people were taken away for investigation purposes.[1] Several other people fled the scene when they noticed the police presence.[1]
Those who fled left behind an abandoned box containing the 92 portions of the plant material, weighing about 75.5 grams.[1]
According to a press note, the intervention took place at a suspected drug-distribution point on Calle Primera in the El Nueve sector.[1] The seized substances are to be sent to the relevant department for analysis and the established legal procedures.[1] The National Police said it will continue carrying out targeted operations and intelligence actions in the municipalities of the Northwest region to combat drug trafficking and strengthen citizen security.[1]
