According to the information provided by the minister, the amount seized represent a year-on-year increase by 14 percent.

Likewise, marijuana seizures climbed by eight percent, from 419.8 tons in 2023 to 452.7 tons a year before.

Destruction of drug production infrastructures also increased by two percent in 2024, with 5,329 of these sites dismantled.

The seizure of coca base and coca paste decreased by 21 percent, with 77.4 tons, and the seizure of coca leaf also decreased by 1.3 percent, with 967 tons.

In his message, the minister also indicated that the National Government and the Public Force are committed to the war against illicit economies.

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