# Colombian President De la Espriella Reports Seizure of 4.6 Tons of Cocaine in Operation Zeus Arcano III

Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella reported that Operation Zeus Arcano III seized 4,687 kg of cocaine and captured eight people.

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Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella said on 2026-08-30 that Operation Zeus Arcano III, a multinational counter-narcotics operation led by Colombia, had seized 4,687 kg of cocaine and 22 kg of THC as of that date. [^1]

On August 28, 2026, Cali police successfully foiled a potential terrorist attack during a visit by President Abelardo de La Espriella. [^2]

The Venezuelan government ordered public entities to freeze budgetary allocations for investment and operations due to a fiscal crisis. [^3]

A video column analyzes the government of Abelardo de la Espriella, arguing that religion is gaining significant space within the administration. [^4]

De la Espriella stated that the operation involved 30 countries and 17 agencies and was directed by the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) since August 11, 2026. [^5]

The president claimed that the operation removed over USD $157 million from transnational criminal finances. [^6]

The president reported the capture of eight people and the seizure of two speedboats during the operation. [^7]

Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder stated that security forces will not lower their guard against Farc dissidents despite the city's ongoing earthquake recovery efforts. [^8]

The captured suspects were allegedly planning to use the explosives to attack installations of the Public Force in Cali. [^9]

A new government begins exercising power from day one but does not start with a fully formulated, articulated, or institutionalized internationalization strategy. [^10]

Public debate in Colombia is rushing to name the foreign policy of President Abelardo de la Espriella, also known as Adle, just three weeks into his term. [^11]

The author argues that analyzing early international decisions is distinct from defining a comprehensive foreign policy strategy. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella said on 2026-08-30 that Operation Zeus Arcano III, a multinational counter-narcotics operation led by Colombia, had seized 4,687 kg of cocaine and 22 kg of THC as of that date. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
2. On August 28, 2026, Cali police successfully foiled a potential terrorist attack during a visit by President Abelardo de La Espriella. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. The Venezuelan government ordered public entities to freeze budgetary allocations for investment and operations due to a fiscal crisis. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. A video column analyzes the government of Abelardo de la Espriella, arguing that religion is gaining significant space within the administration. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News)
5. De la Espriella stated that the operation involved 30 countries and 17 agencies and was directed by the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) since August 11, 2026. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
6. The president claimed that the operation removed over USD $157 million from transnational criminal finances. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
7. The president reported the capture of eight people and the seizure of two speedboats during the operation. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
8. Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder stated that security forces will not lower their guard against Farc dissidents despite the city's ongoing earthquake recovery efforts. (Caracol Radio, News)
9. The captured suspects were allegedly planning to use the explosives to attack installations of the Public Force in Cali. (Caracol Radio, News)
10. A new government begins exercising power from day one but does not start with a fully formulated, articulated, or institutionalized internationalization strategy. (Diario La republica, News)
11. Public debate in Colombia is rushing to name the foreign policy of President Abelardo de la Espriella, also known as Adle, just three weeks into his term. (Diario La republica, News)
12. The author argues that analyzing early international decisions is distinct from defining a comprehensive foreign policy strategy. (Diario La republica, News)

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