Colombian Navy Seizes 7-Ton Cocaine Haul, Arrests 11 at Sea

Colombia's navy has intercepted a boat carrying seven tons of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean. Authorities arrested 11 suspects during the operation without injury. The seizure occurred approximately 500 kilometers from the country's coast. Naval forces tracked and boarded the vessel, securing the massive drug shipment. This major interdiction happens amid a regional policy debate. Colombian President Gustavo Petro is urging the United States to halt its military strikes against suspected drug-trafficking boats in the area. President Petro argues for alternative approaches to the "war on drugs." The recent seizure demonstrates Colombia's continued naval enforcement efforts.