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Police Seize 20 Kilograms of Cocaine in Humacao Natural Reserve

Published Sep 4, 2026, 4:15 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: The seizure of 20 kilograms of cocaine in a natural reserve in Humacao puts a spotlight on the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Puerto Rico, which affects local communities and the island’s security.

The Police occupied 20 kilograms of cocaine in the Efraín Archilla Diez natural reserve in Punta Santiago, Humacao, after a caller alerted the 9-1-1 Emergency System on Friday at noon. Agents from the Humacao Drug Division mobilized to the scene, located on PR-3 highway, kilometer 72.2, and found the packages at 12:15 PM. No arrests have been made in connection with the discovery.

The Police stated that the drugs will be seized by authorities after field tests are conducted. The operation was carried out by the Uniformed Division, which reported the incident.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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