Videos show Ecuador police seize nearly 14 tons of drugs destined for U.S., Central America and Europe

Police in Ecuador seized nearly 14 tons of drugs destined for Central America, the U.S. and Europe, authorities said Thursday, and they released video of the massive bust.

More than 40 raids were carried out across the country, resulting in the arrest of 28 individuals and the seizure of 13.6 tons of drugs, Interior Minister Juan Zapata said on social media.

The raids were staged in eight of the country's 24 provinces, where criminal violence and drug trafficking are gaining control. Zapata posted photos and videos of the drug bust, adding that firearms, ammunition, cash and cellphones were also seized.