Puerto Rico authorities seize $37mln worth of cocaineMay 7, 2014 - 09:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Authorities in Puerto Rico have seized an estimated $37 million worth of cocaine south of the U.S. territory, according to the Associated Press. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday, May 6, that it found nearly 1,125 kilograms (2,480 pounds) of cocaine after spotting a boat traveling north toward Puerto Rico without lights. It says two men from the Dominican Republic were arrested while a third suspect escaped. The Coast Guard says it fired warning shots and disabled one of the boat's engines to stop it. It says the three people aboard began throwing the drugs into the water. The announcement comes amid an increase of drug seizures in Puerto Rico. Last month, authorities seized more than 1.7 metric tons (3,700 pounds) of cocaine worth some $50 million off the island's north coast. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |