Colombian authorities have seized 13.7 tons (11.7 tonnes) of coltan, a key mineral used in the production of smartphones, that had been illicitly extracted in Vichada, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

Colombia seizes 11 tonnes of mineral used in the manufacture of smartphones, high tech gadgets

Colombian authorities have seized 13.7 tons (11.7 tonnes) of coltan, a key mineral used in the production of smartphones, that had been illicitly extracted in Vichada, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.