Laboratory producing 2,000 daily doses of cocaine dismantled in Medellin

In a surprise raid, police officers dismantled a laboratory dedicated to processing cocaine and amphetamines hidden in a house in western Medellin.

Laboratory producing 2,000 daily doses of cocaine dismantled in Medellin

TL;DR

  • A surprise police raid uncovered a clandestine drug processing laboratory in Altavista, Medellin.
  • The lab had the capacity to produce up to 2,000 doses of cocaine and 50 kilos of amphetamines daily.
  • Authorities believe the lab was owned by an individual known as 'Ratón', linked to the 'Los Chivos' criminal group.
  • Large quantities of chemicals and processing equipment were seized.
  • Over 114 kilos of drugs, including 80,000 doses of cocaine and 7,000 doses of amphetamines, were confiscated.
  • The drugs were intended for sale in tourist areas such as Parque Lleras, Provenza, and El Poblado.
  • A 36-year-old woman was arrested during the raid and faces charges related to drug trafficking.