Massive drug bust leads to discovery of new Pacific trafficking route with sophisticated "narco subs"
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Colombian navy intercepts ‘narco subs’ headed to Australia in massive drug bust
The Colombian Navy announced it intercepted six “narco subs” containing more than $8 billion worth of drugs in an international mission involving 62 nations, of which the United States was included, that was conducted over a six-week span.
Colombian navy uncovers 'narco sub' in new drug trafficking route to Australia
The discovery of a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific was part of a global six-week operation against drug smugglers.View on euronews
Six 'narco subs' carrying 1,400 tonnes of drugs seized en route to Australia
Colombian authorities have struck a major blow against international drug trafficking. In a six-week operation involving 62 countries, 1,400 tonnes of drugs worth around £6.7 billion were seized. A particular success was the interception of six 'narco-submarines' capable of carrying up to ten tonnes of cocaine.
Huge global drug bust leads to seizure of 'narco subs' and 1,400 tons of drugs
A massive global drug bust has led to the capture of six so-called "narco-subs" loaded with more than 200 metric tons of cocaine and the discovery of a new drug trafficking route to Australia. The six-week operation was led by Colombian authorities and involved 62 countries,
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