Summary
Ecuadorean troops found a 35-meter long "narco-submarine" in a nature reserve near the border with Colombia. The submarine was prepared for a long journey to smuggle drugs and contained 6,000 gallons of fuel. No arrests or drugs were reported seized during the operation.
Key Facts
- Ecuadorean troops discovered a 35-meter long submarine used for drug smuggling.
- The submarine was hidden in a nature reserve near Ecuador's border with Colombia.
- It was ready for a long trip, carrying 6,000 gallons of fuel.
- Troops also found a nearby camp used as a logistics hub by criminals.
- Security forces seized six speedboats, seven motors, and fuel barrels during the operation.
- Troops faced gunfire from armed individuals while conducting the operation.
- There were no arrests or drugs reported seized in this operation.
- Ecuador is working with President Trump‘s administration to reduce drug flow into the United States.
