Police Bureau Commissioner Antonio López Figueroa reported that agents of the Yabucoa Maritime Unit of the United Nations Office of Rapid Action (FURA) seized a million shipments of cocaine, described as the largest at the time, in El Negro. . sector, Yabucoa.
“This coup against drug trafficking, in which 67 bales were confiscated, with a total of 2,000 blocks of cocaine, proves once again that the initiatives established in the Police Office are effective and eradicate drug transfer to Puerto Rico “It was our commitment and that of Governor Pedro Pierluisi,” said the police commissioner.
The intervention was carried out at 5:30 on Thursday morning, when the agents carried out a preventive maritime patrol.
“FURA agents detected a boat sailing without lights towards the Yabucoa coast and then they intervene to intervene,” López Figueroa explained.
According to the police chief, a short search was carried out which culminated when the crew members got stuck on the shore and fled, entering the forested area of the El Negro sector of Yabucoa. After checking the interior of the boat, described as a 32-meter-long Eduardoño brand with two 250 hp Yamaha engines, the agents found the millionaire transport.
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According to the Police Bureau, this is the largest occupied cocaine shipment to date and its value is estimated at $ 50,000,000.00.
“I am very proud of my police officers for this historic occupation,” the commissioner said.
Finally, he reminded citizens that they can confidentially report any suspicious situation or that they understand that it is part of a crime by calling (787) 343-2020. “In the Police Office we work for the security of our country and we continue to do everything possible for Puerto Rico,” the commissioner concluded.