More than six tons of tin destined for China seized in Puerto Carreño and Bogotá

More than six tons of tin destined for China seized in Colombia Photo: El morichal

More than six tons of tin destined for China seized in Puerto Carreño and Bogotá

TL;DR

  • Over six tons of tin were seized by the Colombian Army.
  • The tin was intercepted in Puerto Carreño and Bogotá.
  • The final destination for the tin was China.
  • The mineral had entered Colombia from Venezuela.
  • The illegal trade of such minerals is used to finance armed organizations.
  • The seizure was a coordinated effort involving multiple Colombian security forces.