Colombian agents seize submarine carrying three tonnes of cocaine
By Euronews with AP • Updated: 14/05/2023 - 10:06
Colombian agents seized a 30-metre submarine carrying three tonnes of cocaine and arrested three men on Friday.
Colombian authorities seized Friday the largest submarine carrying cocaine in the Pacific Ocean recorded since 1993.
The vessel was 30 metres long and had over three tons of cocaine aboard, Navy authorities reported.
It was detected by radars from navy ships deployed in the Pacific Ocean.
Military personnel recovered 102 packages and tried to refloat the semi-submersible ship, but finally it had to be sunk so as not to affect navigation in the area.
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Published 2:26, 16 May 2023 BST
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The Colombian Navy has intercepted the largest cartel-manufactured cocaine submarine since records began.
The semi-submersible vessel was three metres wide and 30 metres long and was stopped on its way to Central America. It was picked up by radar technology as it was crossing the Pacific Ocean and the Colombian Air Force was summoned to track it as it sailed closer.
Their intercept operation actually managed to save the lives of those on board.
According to RT, the submarine had developed a leak and had been taking on water as it got close to Colombia. Authorities arrested the three crewmen, who might not have survived if they hadn't intercepted them.
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