Ecuador Police Seize 1.6T of Cocaine with CNN Logo
Ecuadorian police seized 1.6 tons of cocaine packed in bags bearing the CNN logo during an operation in the San Gregorio area of Muisne municipality, with the drugs reportedly originating from Colombia and destined for Central and North America.
Consensus
- Ecuadorian police conducted an operation in San Gregorio, Muisne municipality, in the province of Esmeraldas.
- The operation resulted in the seizure of 1.6 tons of cocaine.
- The cocaine was packaged in bags bearing the CNN logo.
- The estimated value of the seized cocaine is $1.8 million on the domestic market and $48 million in the United States.
- A speedboat, two outboard motors, and 40 barrels of fuel were also seized.
- The drugs were reportedly stored in northern Esmeraldas and intended for transport to Central and North America.
- The operation followed several months of investigation.
- The Minister of Internal Affairs, John Reimberg, stated the cocaine belonged to a criminal organization.
Points of divergence
- The fuel barrels were 40 in number and were believed to be intended for transporting prohibited substances. — kommersant
- The fuel volume was approximately 757 liters and was believed to be intended for maritime transport of prohibited substances. — vesti
- The cocaine was stored in northern Esmeraldas province and then transferred to Central and North America. — kommersant
- The cocaine was reportedly supplied from Colombia. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ecuador Police Seized 1.6 Tons of Cocaine with CNN Logo — Коммерсантъ
- Ecuador Police found "connection" between CNN channel and large cocaine shipment — Вести