Ecuador and the u.s. Seize 1.9 Tons of High Seas Drugs #Fvdigital

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The Ministry of Defense reported on Tuesday, March 10, on the seizure of approximately 1.9 tons of drugs during a high seas operation with the support of the United States Coast Guard.

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The Ecuadorian Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard seized 1.9 tons of high seas drugs, presumably destined for North America, and arrested two people, according to the Ecuadorian military institution. The drug, whose type was not specified, was distributed in 77 packages and would be valued at about $40 million in the U.S. market and $70 million in the European market. Two Ecuadorian citizens identified as Victor V. and Jonathan V. were arrested durin…