Honduras seizes 648 kilos of cocaine found in mangroves

Honduran authorities have confiscated 648 kilograms of cocaine found concealed in mangrove swamps along the coast of Choluteca department, near the Nicaraguan border. The discovery was made during an anti-drug operation led by the National Police Antidrug Directorate, with support from the Special Forces Directorate.

Minister of Security Gerzon Velásquez stated that the seized cocaine, estimated to be worth about $6.5 million, was likely intended for transport via a speedboat towards Central America's northern region, with the United States as a potential final destination. The drugs are believed to have originated in South America.

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The shipment, which would supposedly be transferred by boat to northern Central America, has an estimated market value of 175 million lempiras (about 6.5 million dollars).

While no arrests were made during the operation, Velásquez confirmed that investigations are continuing to apprehend the individuals responsible for the drug shipment. He emphasized that such seizures not only inflict economic losses on criminal organizations but also diminish their capacity to incite violence and distribute drugs, particularly among young people.

Honduran authorities have reported significant success in combating drug trafficking this year, having seized over 1,500 kilograms of cocaine so far in 2026. This represents an estimated economic impact of nearly $19 million for drug trafficking networks.

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These seizures not only represent economic losses for criminal organizations but also reduce their capacity to generate violence and distribute drugs among the population, especially among young people.