Petro Celebrates Major Drug Bust in Europe, Critiques U.S. Anti-Drug Strategy

Colombian President Gustavo Petro celebrated a major international drug bust in Europe, where authorities seized nearly eight tonnes of cocaine, showcasing effective collaboration without fatalities.

• In a significant operation, authorities captured 38 individuals and seized nearly eight tonnes of cocaine in Europe, with assistance from the Colombian Armada.
• The drug bust occurred near the ports of Spain, Sweden, Portugal, and Germany, highlighting a coordinated effort to combat cocaine trafficking from Colombia.
• Gustavo Petro praised the operation, arguing it undermines U.S. anti-drug strategies by demonstrating successful international collaboration without any casualties.