A network of drug trafficking that encompassed 3 houses was dismantled in Baracoa, Guantánamo, during an operation in which 71 bags of hashish were seized.
According to the official Facebook profile of Guantánamo and its Truth, the operation, which took place in the La Asunción Popular Council of Baracoa, also seized “large sums of cash, mobile phones, and other equipment used in this illegal business.”
Additionally, five individuals were arrested who will be prosecuted "for the crime of drug trafficking."
Despite the legal measures and institutional speeches, the reality of drug consumption and trafficking in Cuba seems to be beyond the control of the regime.
Although the State insists on showing exemplary actions and legal reforms, the facts reveal that the spread of synthetic substances and the disintegration of social structures far exceed its capacity to respond.
In April, authorities in Guantánamo confirmed the detection of more than a dozen children and adolescents who consume drugs, even within educational centers, or have been involved in the possession and sale of these substances.
Major Alexander Millet Suárez, head of the Group of prioritized sectors in the National Anti-Drug Directorate in the eastern territory, revealed that there has been monitoring of young people and minors involved with narcotics, including eight minors and two teenagers aged 16 and 17 who were admitted to the Pedro A. Pérez Pediatric Hospital and tested positive for narcotic intoxication.
In addition, four other minors were "controlled": two for drug use, one for possession, and another for trafficking, the officer specified.
Frequently asked questions about drug trafficking in Cuba
What happened during the operation against drug trafficking in Baracoa?
In an operation in Baracoa, Guantánamo, a drug trafficking network was dismantled, which included three houses and resulted in the seizure of 71 bags of hashish. Large amounts of money, cell phones, and other equipment used in illegal activities were also confiscated. Five people were arrested and will be prosecuted for drug trafficking.
How is drug trafficking affecting young people in Cuba?
Drug trafficking in Cuba is seriously impacting young people, with over a dozen children and adolescents identified as consuming drugs, even in schools. Some minors have been hospitalized for narcotic intoxication and are being monitored by authorities due to their involvement in the consumption and trafficking of these substances.
What measures is the Cuban government taking to combat drug trafficking?
The Cuban government has implemented anti-drug operations and exemplary trials as part of its "zero tolerance" policy towards drug trafficking. Additionally, it has announced the creation of a National Drug Observatory to monitor new substances and improve the response to this growing problem.
What challenges does Cuba face in the fight against drug trafficking?
Cuba faces several challenges in the fight against drug trafficking, including the expansion of synthetic substances and the deterioration of social structures that exacerbate the situation. Institutional responses are perceived as more reactive than preventive, insufficient to contain the rapidly advancing problem, particularly among the youth.
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