Narco-submarine - Wikipedia
WEBA narco-submarine (also called a drug sub or narco-sub) is a type of custom ocean-going, self-propelled, semi-submersible or fully- submersible vessel built by (or for) drug smugglers. [2][3][4] Newer semi-submersibles are "nearly-fully" submersible in order to reduce likelihood of detection by visual, radar, sonar, or infrared systems. [3] .
Colombia captures its first narco-submarine of the year carrying …
WEBJan 23, 2024 · A custom made submarine was seized by the Colombian Navy containing nearly 1,763 pounds (800 kilograms) of cocaine. The vessel was was intercepted on Sunday at Malaga Bay. The seized drugs were valued at almost $27 million and contained an approximate 2 million doses.
Caribbean Seizures May Mean Growing Use of Narco-Submarines …
WEB2 days ago · by Mario Saiz 19 Sep 2024. The Caribbean, historically a key region for drug trafficking, has once again become the center of attention with the seizure of a narco-submarine, signaling the use of these types of vessels is potentially becoming a more common tactic for drug shipments in this smuggling route. On …
Cocaine-smuggling submarine reveals Europe's drug crisis - BBC
WEBApr 20, 2023 · Three men and $150m worth of cocaine crossed the Atlantic in the tiny submersible. The heat and noise would have been intense as the engine in the back of the sub burned through the 20,000 litres...
Largest-ever Colombian "narco sub" intercepted in the Pacific Ocean
WEBMay 15, 2023 · The semi-submersible vessel was stopped Tuesday on its way to Central America, one of the most common routes for drug smuggling to the United States, the world's largest consumer of Colombian...
Cocaine-smuggling submarine reveals Europe's drug crisis
WEBApr 20, 2023 · Three men and $150m worth of cocaine crossed the Atlantic in the tiny submersible. The heat and noise would have been intense as the engine in the back of the sub burned through the 20,000 litres...
'Narco-submarines' ferry cocaine, other drugs across ocean waters
WEBOct 28, 2021 · This August, Colombian authorities seized a narco-submarine in the Pacific Ocean that was carrying 18 tons of cocaine, or approximately 4.5 million doses, worth $60 million dollars.
How drug runners use 'narco submarines' to traffic cocaine - New York Post
WEBMar 12, 2022 · Submarines and semi-submersible vessels are favored by smugglers to discreetly move tons of cocaine, marijuana, heroin and ill-gotten cash.
Over $239 million worth of cocaine, including from narco-submarine …
WEBDec 7, 2023 · U.S. news. Over $239 million worth of cocaine, including from a narco-submarine, seized in Pacific last month. The U.S. Coast Guard said it offloaded the more than 18,000 pounds of cocaine in San...
DEA Busts Electric-Powered Narcosub - What Are Narco Submarines?
WEBNov 18, 2020 · Colombian authorities discovered a new type of “narcosub” designed to use electric power. Narcosubs are low-profile vessels designed to cross oceans carrying large amounts of illegal drugs. This...
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