Drug smuggling submarine discovered by Colombian law enforcement

The Colombian military has foiled several smugglers in South America by finding a cocaine-filled drug smuggling submarine before it left on its mission. Crafts of this type have been found before, however the one recently seized is far more sophisticated than previous drug submersibles. Sonar can’t find drug submersibles, or narco subs because they have been nicknamed. Post resource – Colombian authorities seize drug smuggling submarine by Newsytype.com.

Drug smuggling identified with joint task force

A joint operation of Colombian law enforcement including the air force, the navy and the Colombian Inspector General’s office has resulted in a major bust and severe blow to drug smugglers in the area, according to the Daily Mail. In Cauca, near the town of Timbiqui, a drug bust happened. There was drug smuggling discovered in the swamps. The Pacific Coast of Colombia is the place where Cauca is. That means the sea was where the swamp led. Computers for navigation, bunks for a four man crew and 8 tons of cocaine were already loaded onto the drug submarine. In the cargo there were firearms also even though nobody was on board when the craft was found.

Only choice for next step would be smuggling

The craft was a new breed of drug smuggling submersibles or Narco Subs even though they have been used for years. Drug cartels can spend huge amount of money constructing the subs from fiberglass and other materials, though they’re sometimes used only once. When it comes to drug smuggling submersibles, they cannot fully submerge. That means they are not true submarines. The difference for the Timbiqui was that it was able to submerge. It could go for extended periods of time down nine meters, or 40 feet. The 105-foot craft would have been able to reach the coast of Mexico or simply the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Catching the drug cartels

Drug cartels are fairly crafty about drug transfer. Into the United States they’re especially crafty. For many years, submersibles have been known about. They are not ever seen or captured getting the nickname "Bigfoot" tied to them. More are being identified now though after one was captured years back. Now that drug cartels have started making subs that can submerge, it’s envisioned that remote controlled drug submersibles are likely next.

Citations

Daily Mail

dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1357040/Submarine-loaded-tons-cocaine-seized-Colombia.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Wall Street Journal

online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703703804576144752329031500.html

Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narco_submarine