GNB seized 227 kilos of marijuana in Monagas
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Published at: 28/11/2025 01:59 PM
Members of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) seized a total of 316 packages of marijuana and two of cocaine in the state of Monagas.
De according to information issued by this military body, the drug had a gross weight of 227 kilograms. Meanwhile, cocaine had a weight.
Asimismo, they pointed out that during patrolling and searching work in the Mata Negra sector, Temblador parish of the Libertador de Maturín municipality, they located, with the support of a trained dog, the first 133 wrappers hidden in a compartment located in the upper part of the spare rubber.
Añadieron that when continuing to search the vehicle, officials found the 183 remaining wrappers of the narcotic substance in a hidden compartment inside the fuel tank, thus achieving the seizure of a total of 316.
Durante the procedure, two citizens were arrested as those allegedly responsible for transporting these packages. In addition, 2 cell phones and an encava type vehicle were also seized as evidence. The case was left to the order of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Mazo News Team