Colombian Navy Uncovers New Narco Sub Trafficking Route to Australia
TL;DR
The Colombian navy intercepted a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific Ocean, believed to be on a new smuggling route to Australia, where cocaine prices are significantly higher. This marks the third such vessel seized, indicating a direct maritime route to Australia. The operation, part of the multinational "Orion" initiative, resulted in the seizure of 225 tonnes of cocaine and over 400 arrests, highlighting strong links between South American and Oceanian drug trafficking networks.
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- Colombian navy intercepts narco subs en route to Australia BBC.com
- Video: See moment a cocaine-filled ‘narco sub’ is captured in international drug operation CNN
- Massive drug bust leads to discovery of new Pacific trafficking route with sophisticated "narco subs" CBS News
- Colombia-led operation seizes world record 225 tonnes of cocaine, and uncovers new Australia trafficking route The Guardian
- Video: Trans-Pacific drug running submarine intercepted Al Jazeera English
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