A POLICE second lieutenant arrested along with a Colombian  in Chepo, while transporting 200 kilos of cocaine is being held in preventive detention

Judge of guarantees Gloria González gave the order on Saturday  Nov. 26. The arrest, at a police checkpoint took place on Thursday only days after the arrest and jailing of a police major on drug charges.

The Colombian will be investigated for trafficking and the police officer for possession of illicit substances and attempted murder.

The xourt  also authorized the seizure  of the vehicle carrying the drug, three cell phones and the weapon of the second lieutenant

National Police (PN), director  Omar Pinzon said that the second lieutenant will be placed under orders of The Disciplinary Board of the PN to be discharged.

He reiterated that the force will continue its drive to eliminate corruption from its ranks.