Man Arrested in San Pedro Sula on Drug-Trafficking Charges

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 4, 2026 · Originally reported July 3, 2026 by La Prensa

A 20-year-old suspected member of the 18th Street Gang (Pandilla 18) was arrested in the Planeta neighborhood of San Pedro Sula, where authorities seized about 7,928 lempiras (roughly $318), cocaine, and a mototaxi.

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Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI), Radio HRN, Policía Nacional de Honduras

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