Police Seize 1.5 Tons of Cocaine in Southern Mangroves

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 22, 2026 · Originally reported August 22, 2026 by El Heraldo

Honduran police seized more than 1.5 metric tons of cocaine hidden in mangroves between the departments of Choluteca and Valle in two operations within 48 hours, and say they may find more as searches continue.

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