Panama seized a total of 119 metric tons of drugs during the year 2023.
December 31, 2023
high
statistical
Annual national drug-seizure aggregate reported for Panama.
Panama functions as a transit point for cocaine shipped from South America, mainly Colombia, en route to the United States.
January 01, 2023
high
contextual
Describes a durable trafficking route and Panama's role in regional cocaine flows.
Maritime vessels, including ferries and fishing boats, are used to transport large quantities of cocaine across ocean routes toward consumer markets such as the United States.
January 01, 2023
high
contextual
Describes a common method and route type for large-scale cocaine smuggling.