Carabineros seize 212kg of marijuana in La Higuera

Chilean police (Carabineros) seized over 212 kilograms of marijuana in La Higuera following a traffic accident report on Route 5 North. The discovery occurred at kilometer 516 after authorities responded to an alert regarding an abandoned vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle unoccupied but filled with suspicious packages. Specialized personnel from OS7 Coquimbo determined the shipment contained approximately 420,000 doses of marijuana, with an estimated value of 1.7 billion pesos. The investigation is being handled under the instruction of the Public Ministry.