Ecuador Police Seize 627 Kilos of Cocaine in Container from Peru

Ecuadorian police intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing 627 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a shipping container. The container, which originated in Peru, was reportedly destined for Germany and was discovered at the port of Posorja in the Guayas province.

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The Police National detected the container in the port of Posorja (provinces of Guayas) with cargo declared as cacao.

Interior Minister John Reimberg announced the seizure, stating that the drugs were hidden within a cargo declared as cacao. Authorities recovered 631 packages of cocaine, estimated to be equivalent to 6.27 million doses. The street value of the confiscated narcotics is substantial, estimated at $18.83 million in the United States and $29.35 million in Europe.

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631 packages of cocaine, equivalent to 6.27 million doses.

As part of the operation, two individuals identified as Christian V. and Robinson V. were apprehended. This seizure underscores Ecuador's critical position in the global drug trade. Situated between Colombia and Peru, the world's largest cocaine producers, and possessing key ports like Guayaquil, Ecuador has become a crucial transit country for narcotics, primarily heading to Europe and North America. The country consistently ranks among the top drug-seizing nations, with confiscations reaching approximately 200 tons annually since 2021 and a record nearly 300 tons in 2024.

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The estimated value of the drug is $18.83 million in the U.S. and $29.35 million in Europe.