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Two individuals were arrested in Ciego de Ávila with a shipment of several pounds of marijuana that they intended to transport to Havana, according to an official source.
The drug was discovered hidden inside bags that apparently contained chocolate, reported on Facebook by the official profile Elizabeth Ferrer.
“The operation, resulting from the coordination between law enforcement agencies from different regions, is part of ongoing actions to combat this scourge in the country. Investigations are still underway to determine the extent of the alleged network involved in the incident,” the information adds.
Cuba is experiencing a sustained increase in the consumption and trafficking of synthetic cannabinoids, with at least 40 variants circulating in the country, a reality that authorities acknowledge as a growing threat to public health and social security, especially among young people.
The official narrative holds that Cuba maintains a policy of "zero tolerance" towards the production, possession, and trafficking of drugs, although the authorities themselves acknowledge that the situation has become more complex and that the impact of "the chemical" continues to grow within the national territory.
As a result, authorities have intensified police operations and increased penalties to combat the trafficking of synthetic drugs.
Actions have been implemented such as strengthening the detection of new psychoactive drugs, international cooperation in drug control, and the use of canine techniques.
In addition, prison sentences have been increased for those who possess or distribute these substances, reflecting a more punitive approach in their strategy.
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