Abelardo De La Espriella reported that, during the last 24 hours, 61 people had been captured and another 3 had surrendered. According to his report, authorities seized 2,860 kilos of cocaine, including 862 in Valencia, Spain, in a container coming from Buenaventura, and affected 3 drug processing laboratories. He also said that 11 members of the Gulf Clan were captured in Antioquia and Chocó, and 18 members of the gangs "El Mesa" and "La Miel" in Antioquia. He added that 4 illegal mining production units, 2 dredges, and 6 engines had been affected. According to De La Espriella, since August 7, the total had risen to 29,206 captures, 113,607 kilos of narcotics seized, and 3,096 firearms taken out of circulation. He stated that his order was to pursue criminals, cut off their sources of funding, and protect Colombians, asserting that the offensive would continue. He also closed his message with patriotic and religious expressions. #Narcotráfico #Seguridad #Colombia (translated)
