# Colombian maritime drug interdictions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-maritime-drug-interdictions
> Updated: 2026-10-30T14:17:35.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Colombian authorities have conducted significant cocaine seizures in maritime and port environments. On October 20, 2026, the National Police and the Anti-Narcotics Directorate, with support from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, seized 7.6 tons of cocaine at the port of Cartagena. The shipment was concealed within a container mixed with powdered panela to evade detection.

Following this, on October 31, 2026, the Colombian National Navy and the United States Southern Task Force intercepted two Go Fast vessels in Caribbean waters. Authorities recovered 2,001 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride after traffickers reportedly threw several packages into the sea to evade detection. Coast Guard personnel successfully recovered 80 bundles containing 2,000 packages. Five individuals were captured during the operation. President Abelardo De La Espriella noted the seizure represented a loss of over 92 million dollars for criminal organizations and prevented more than five million doses of cocaine from reaching the streets.

## Claims

- The Colombian National Navy seized 2,001 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride. (reported by 5 sources)
- The operation was conducted in coordination with the United States Southern Task Force. (reported by 5 sources)
- Five people were captured during the operation. (reported by 5 sources)
- Two Go Fast vessels were intercepted. (reported by 4 sources)
- The seizure caused a financial impact exceeding 92 million dollars for criminal organizations. (reported by 4 sources)
- The operation prevented more than five million doses of cocaine from reaching the streets. (reported by 4 sources)
- The operation took place on October 31, 2026. (reported by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Colombian Navy seizes two tons of cocaine in Caribbean operation

The Colombian Navy and U.S. forces seized 2,001 kg of cocaine in the Caribbean, capturing five people and recovering 2,000 packages thrown overboard during the operation.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-international-airport-drug-seizure-results-in-four-arrests

### 2026-10-20: Colombia seizes 7.6 tons of cocaine in Cartagena port operation

Colombian police seized 7.6 tons of cocaine mixed with panela at the port of Cartagena, a major blow to drug trafficking networks.

58 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-authorities-seize-over-one-ton-of-suspected-cocaine

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