Narco-sub carrying 1.7 tonnes of cocaine seized in Atlantic
Summary
Portuguese authorities seized a semi-submersible vessel, known as a narco-sub, carrying over 1.7 tonnes of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel, located about 1,000 nautical miles from Lisbon, was headed for Europe, and four South American crew members were arrested. The vessel sank in the sea due to its fragile construction and bad weather.Key Facts
- A vessel known as a narco-sub was seized by Portuguese authorities with 1.7 tonnes of cocaine on board.
- The sub was intercepted about 1,000 nautical miles from the coast of Lisbon.
- Four crew members from South America were arrested after the seizure.
- The vessel was intended to reach the Iberian peninsula.
- Alerts from a criminal organization led to the operation, supported by UK and US agencies.
- The vessel could not be towed back to shore due to poor weather and its weak construction, and it ultimately sank.
- Incidents involving such vessels have been frequent in recent years.
- A similar seizure occurred in March, involving a larger amount of cocaine.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.