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Colombian Police Seize $89 Million Worth of Cocaine Hidden Inside Pipes
A reported 2.3-metric-ton cocaine seizure during a Quindío highway stop, with the shipment allegedly concealed inside industrial iron pipes.
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The supplied account says Colombian authorities seized 2.3 metric tons of cocaine hidden inside industrial iron pipes during a highway traffic stop in Quindío. Authorities reportedly estimated the shipment at around $89 million on international markets.
A truck driver was reportedly arrested and handed to Colombia's Attorney General's Office. Investigators reportedly believe the shipment originated in Cauca and was moving toward the coast. The investigation remains ongoing.
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