July 25, 2024

Colombia police seize arms shipment, probe if destined for Venezuela

Retrieved from Policía Fiscal y Aduanera de Colombia

Colombian police are investigating whether a shipment of guns and magazines originating from the United States that was seized by authorities late on Saturday was destined for Venezuela, a person familiar with the matter said. Colombia’s tax and customs police (POLFA) said in a statement they seized six Anderson AM-15 rifles and seven magazines of 5.56 caliber ammunition after a truck was stopped at a police checkpoint in Magdalena province, which lies on the Caribbean coast. Full Text -> TheDailyStar

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