# Crime and drug enforcement in Colombia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-drug-enforcement-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-10-16T01:25:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement and community actions in Colombia have targeted drug trafficking and violent crime across multiple regions.

In Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia, police conducted arrests under the ‘Juntos por Antioquia’ strategy. These operations resulted in the seizure of narcotics, including cocaine base and cocaine hydrochloride, as well as an unlicensed .38 caliber revolver and ammunition.

In Riohacha, La Guajira, authorities arrested a man for the alleged possession and trafficking of cocaine hydrochloride and marijuana. Meanwhile, in Ibagué, local residents detained a robbery suspect who had reportedly used a sharp object to wound a victim before attempting to hide in a florist.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Colombia crime: Drug arrest in Riohacha and robbery in Ibagué

Police in Riohacha arrested a man for cocaine and marijuana possession, while residents in Ibagué detained a robbery suspect following a violent attack.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-crime-drug-arrest-in-riohacha-and-robbery-in-ibagu

### 2026-10-12: Police in Ciudad Bolívar arrest men for drugs and weapons

Police in Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia, arrested two men in separate incidents involving 123 suspected drug doses and an illegal .38 caliber revolver.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-ciudad-bolvar-arrest-men-for-drugs-and-weapons

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