Feb 19 • 15:54 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico Milenio (ES)

Semar secures semi-submersible with 4 tons of cocaine; there are 3 detainees

Mexican Navy (Semar) seizes a semi-submersible vessel carrying approximately 4 tons of cocaine and detains three crew members.

The Mexican Navy (Semar) and Armed Forces conducted an operation resulting in the seizure of a Low Profile Vessel (LPV), a type of semi-submersible boat, which was carrying an estimated 179 bales of cocaine off the coast of Manzanillo, Colima. The operation took place over 250 nautical miles south-southwest of the port and involved coordination with multiple agencies, including the Ministry of National Defense, the Attorney General's Office, the National Guard, and the Department of Citizen Security and Protection.

In a concerted effort to combat illicit maritime activities, the operation was facilitated by a combination of oceanic patrols and aerial support from fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, enhancing the effectiveness of the mission. This collaboration highlights the increasing sophistication of drug trafficking methods and the importance of multi-agency coordination in tackling these challenges in maritime security.

The incident underscores the ongoing issues Mexico faces with drug trafficking and highlights the role of the military in policing these operations. The detention of three individuals in connection with the seizure serves as a reminder of the human element involved in drug smuggling and the broader implications for law enforcement and public safety efforts in Mexico.

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