Honduran police seized 462 kilograms of cocaine concealed in animal feed sacks on a truck headed for the Guatemalan border. The bust, carried out by Honduran authorities in the northern region of Cortés, underscores ongoing efforts to dismantle regional drug trafficking networks with links stretching from Central America to the United States.
The truck, intercepted in Cofradía, was allegedly part of a transnational smuggling ring involving Honduran, Guatemalan, and Mexican traffickers, according to Police Commissioner Mario Molina. The hidden cocaine haul was en route to its next destination, likely intended for the United States. “This is yet another win for our police efforts against organized crime,” Molina remarked to local reporters.
The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody, and the authorities are working to trace any additional links within this trafficking chain. This recent operation involved agents from the National Police’s specialized unit, known as the Directorate Against Gangs and Organized Crime (DIPAMCO), who collaborated closely on this complex case.
Honduras, located along a key route for drugs flowing from South America, has seen heightened activity by cartels aiming to move shipments northward. So far in 2024, Honduran authorities report they have seized over 20 tons of cocaine and other narcotics, reflecting an intense year of anti-drug operations.
