VOICED : Panamá alerta sobre incremento de droga incautada en contenedores hacia Europa

Panama has seized a record 20 tons of drugs destined for Europe, hidden in containers. Authorities believe drug traffickers are changing routes to Europe, using versatile merchant ships from South American ports in the Pacific to Panama, then to the Caribbean and Europe. Panama is a key entry point for drugs heading to the US, the world's largest cocaine consumer. In 2021, Panama broke all annual drug seizure records despite the pandemic, with two months left in the year. For more details, visit www.alimmenta.com.

How many tons of drugs did Panama seize this year that were intended for Europe?

• 25 tons

• 10 tons

• 15 tons

• 20 tons

What change in drug trafficking routes do authorities suspect?

• Routes are shifting towards Africa

• Routes are shifting towards Europe

• Routes are shifting towards Asia

• Routes are shifting towards Australia

What is the primary method used by organized crime to transport drugs according to the authorities?

• Airplanes

• Cars

• Trains

• Merchant ships

Which region is Panama a gateway for drugs trying to reach?

• United States

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

Despite which global event did Panama break its drug seizure records in 2021?

• Economic crisis

• Pandemic

• Natural disasters

• Political unrest