Ecuador Seizes Over 2.3 Tons of Cocaine in Sophisticated Smuggling Operation at Border

In a stark reminder that America’s battle against narcotrafficking is far from over, Ecuador’s National Police intercepted more than 2.3 tons of cocaine hidden inside two tanker trucks crossing from Colombia into Ecuador on Thursday. The seizure took place at Tulcán, a critical border city and gateway to major international routes.Authorities discovered the illicit cargo concealed within secret compartments of the vehicles during a routine inspection aided by drug-sniffing dogs. The total weight of the cocaine was approximately 2,361 kilograms — drugs with an estimated street value exceeding $70 million if destined for the United States and up to $110...