
Police in Colombia have seized more than eight tons of cocaine found in an underground hideaway on the border with Panama.
The haul, which has an estimated value of $240 million, was found on a banana plantation in the Turbo area, NBC reported.
Three people were arrested in connection with the drug seizure.
Una caleta con 8 toneladas de cocaína fue incautada el #ClanUsuga en Nuevo Colón. #Antioquia.
"A cache with eight tonnes of cocaine was seized from Clan Usuga in New Columbus. #Antioquia"
On Twitter, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said the haul was "the biggest seizure of drugs in history. A hit against criminals."
Police said the drugs belonged to the notorious Clan Usuga crime gang. The United States is currently offering a $5 million reward for the capture of the gang's leader.