In 2022, the Public Prosecutor’s Office charged a man with money laundering after he was caught transporting 36kg of gold ingots without any permits or legal documentation. Police officers intercepted the vehicle at the La Gómez toll, situated between Lizama (Santander) and San Alberto (Cesar). During the inspection, the officers found the gold hidden in the truck’s rear fender. The 36kg of gold seized have an estimated value of $8.5 billion COP, equivalent to approximately $2.1 million USD.