# Cocaine seizures in Ecuador > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cocaine-seizures-in-ecuador > Updated: 2026-09-21T08:38:56.000Z. Sources: 104. Developments: 2. Ecuadorian police conducted two major raids near the coastal city of Manta in the Manabí province, resulting in the seizure of approximately 2.93 tons of cocaine. In the first operation, authorities used explosives to access an underground stash containing 1.51 tons of cocaine. A second raid on the following night uncovered an additional 1.41 tons. Interior Minister John Reimberg attributed the narcotics to the Los Choneros criminal organization, with estimated values ranging from 75.7 million to 104 million euros. ## Claims - Spanish authorities intercepted 2.1 tons of cocaine on a sailing yacht. (corroborated by 24 sources) - One gang member was arrested in Girona. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Four crew members from Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, and Albania were arrested. (corroborated by 23 sources) - The 14-meter yacht was flying a Polish flag. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The operation involved French customs, Polish and British police, and the US DEA. (corroborated by 16 sources) - The Petrel I intercepted the yacht approximately 400 miles off the coast of Galicia. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The operation was part of an effort to combat the 'Atlantic cocaine route'. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Spanish authorities seize 2.1 tons of cocaine on sailing yacht Spanish authorities and international partners intercepted a Polish-flagged yacht carrying over 2,100 kg of cocaine 400 miles off Galicia, resulting in five arrests and the dismantling of a logistics network. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-intercepts-21-tons-of-cocaine-on-polish-flagged-yacht ### 2026-09-19: Ecuador police seize 2.9 tons of cocaine near Manta Ecuadorian police seized 2.93 tons of cocaine in two raids near Manta, Manabí. The drugs, linked to the Los Choneros gang, have an estimated value between 75.7 million and 104 million euros. 68 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-seize-large-drug-shipments-in-panama-and-ecuador --- Cite as: Cocaine seizures in Ecuador. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cocaine-seizures-in-ecuador