Colombian navy says it shut down 30 drug labs, seized 2 tons of cocaine

Colombia's navy dismantled 30 drug manufacturing facilities and confiscated 2 tons of cocaine in a recent operation, according to the military. The seizure also included thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, which the navy said undercuts the financial operations supporting illicit drug production. The operation reflects ongoing efforts by Colombian authorities to combat cocaine trafficking, which remains a major driver of the country's drug trade and regional instability. Disrupting processing labs is considered a critical enforcement tactic since labs represent fixed infrastructure where raw coca is converted into exportable product. The navy did not specify the location or timing of the raids.