They throw about a ton of drugs into the sea when they see that the Ecuadorian Navy was following them; it was 46 nautical miles from Manta

MANTA, Manabi

At least one ton of drug that was wrapped in 25 jute bags was thrown into the high seas when the subjects who were mobilizing it were discovered and pursued by members of the Ecuadorian Navy.

It happened on the morning of this Saturday, October 30, 46 nautical miles from Manta, it was indicated.

The subjects, who were in a speedboat, threw the jute bags with the drugs into the sea, as well as two satellite buoys.

The discovery of this vessel was made by the coast guard boat Isla Santa Cruz, whose crew was notified of the transfer of drugs by information from Naval Intelligence, it was said.

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“Upon noticing the presence of the maritime and air naval units (the speedboat) it proceeded to flee, throwing two radio buoys into the sea along with 25 jute bags, which inside contained blocks wrapped with packing tape” , stated, in a statement, the Ecuadorian Navy.

Those who were mobilizing in the suspicious boat fled when launching the drug at sea.

The sailors collected the substance. And the coast guard unit took the evidence and transferred it to Manta for delivery to the competent authorities, who must continue with the corresponding legal process.

With this seizure, so far in 2021 the Ecuadorian Navy has collaborated with the seizure of 8.5 tons of drugs on the high seas, it was added. (I)