Ecuador's army intercepts 22 tons of cocaine, one of the largest seizures ever

22 tons (22,000 kilos) of cocaine were intercepted during a military operation in Ecuador. It is one of the largest drug seizures ever in the country.

The Ecuadorian army reports on X that the drug seizure is the result of more than six months of observation and surveillance by military intelligence. The military says it believes the cocaine was intended for transport to Asia, Europe and North and Central America.