Record 9 tonnes of cocaine seized from ‘narco-sub’ by Portuguese police
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Portuguese police, in a joint operation with international agencies, seized a record nine tonnes of cocaine from a "narco-sub" near the Azores. The vessel, originating from Latin America, was carrying 300 bales of cocaine and crewed by three Colombians and one Venezuelan, all of whom were arrested. The interception occurred approximately 230 nautical miles from the Azores in challenging weather conditions. While the vessel sank, taking 35 bales of cocaine with it, the seizure represents the largest cocaine bust in Portugal and the biggest shipment ever found on a Europe-bound narco-sub. The impounded drugs are estimated to be worth up to €600m. This incident highlights the increasing use of semi-submersible vessels by drug gangs to transport cocaine to Europe.
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