The Colombian military seized over six tons of tin destined for China. The operation took place in two key locations: in Puerto Carreño, a city on the border with Venezuela, and in the country's capital, Bogotá. According to the army, the operation began at Germán Olano Airport in Puerto Carreño, where more than 380 ingots of the mineral were confiscated, which were planned to be transported by air to Bogotá. Subsequently, at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, authorities seized another 50 ingots that appeared to be ready for export abroad. 'The operation thwarted the shipment and sale of a massive cargo of a mineral identified as tin, which was to depart from Puerto Carreño to Bogotá with a final destination in Asia,' stated the commander of the 28th Brigade, Colonel Roberto Contreras Félix. The officer added that the illegal commercialization of this type of mineral is used by armed groups to finance their activities. According to an army communiqué, the cargo had entered Colombia from Venezuela and was destined for international markets. The seizure was carried out by the army in coordination with the Navy, Air Force, Police, the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) of the Prosecutor's Office, and the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN). Authorities indicated that experts are conducting technical analysis to confirm the composition of the material and advance the investigation to determine its origin and those responsible for its transport.