Money might not grow on trees, but what it it fell from the sky? That's the awesome
scenario described by Bolivian authorities who say they seized more than
$1 million this week after a white bag was tossed from an airplane in
Santa Cruz.
Anti-drug police first
noticed a person signaling a plane, the Interior Ministry said in a
statement. The money was thrown out as the aircraft flew low.
Interior Minister Carlos
Romero characterized the operation, which took place Sunday, as a major
blow against drug trafficking. It foiled attempts to set up a drug
factory, he said in a statement.
Bolivia is one of the world's largest producers of coca, the raw ingredient in cocaine.
Three people were "captured," and authorities also seized weapons and vehicles, the Interior Ministry said.
An investigation is ongoing.
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