Units of the National Aeronaval Service ( Senan ) seized 1,514 drug packages south of Isla Coiba, in the province of Veraguas.
During the operation, three foreigners were also captured and a speedboat was seized, the Senan reported.
The operation was carried out in conjunction with officials from the Veraguas Drug Prosecutor's Office.
The Public Ministry reported that those apprehended would be brought before a Judge of Guarantees.