Troops from the 27th Brigade of the National Army destroyed 24 laboratories for processing coca base paste in Putumayo department during 2026. Operations seized materials and captured three individuals, impacting the narcotrafficking economy by 2,300 million pesos.
Throughout 2026 so far, the 27th Brigade of the National Army has located and controllably destroyed 24 laboratories used for processing coca base paste in Putumayo department. At these sites, authorities found 1,990 gallons of material in process, 10 kilograms of coca base paste, 1,430 kilograms of solid inputs, 22.762 gallons of liquid inputs, and 900 kilograms of coca leaf. This operation caused an estimated economic loss of 2,300 million pesos to narcotrafficking structures.
In addition, the troops destroyed eight fuel depots and three illegal refineries, significantly disrupting the logistical chain of illicit activities. During these operations, three captures were made: one under judicial order against a presumed member of the residual armed group Carolina Ramírez, and two in flagrante delicto, apparently linked to a common delinquency group.
Concurrently, 34 integral action activities were conducted, including community outreach sessions, delivery of preventive information, and campaigns to promote legality and individual submission. The brigade states it will continue with decisive, sustained, and coordinated military operations to protect Putumayo residents, maintain security, and contribute to stability in southern Colombia.
