Between August 2018 and February 2019, the Colombian government eradicated around 40,000 hectares of illicit crops, an average of nearly 6,000 hectares per month. This represents the highest monthly rate since the beginning of manual eradication. The seizure of marijuana increased from 197 to 250 tons and the seizure of cocaine from 390 to 450 tons. In addition, from August 2018 to February 2019, the Colombian government seized the equivalent of 227 tons of cocaine hydrochloride. These seizures represent losses for drug trafficking organizations of approximately US$6.7 million. (03:59–04:08)
CLAIM
Asserts that Colombia increased its seizure of marijuana and cocaine between August 2018 and February 2019.
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