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A Look Back: Engineers From Pakistan Are Making Their Way To Colombia To Build Narco Subs
Oct 3, 2023 ·
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A Look Back: Engineers From Pakistan Are Making Their Way To Colombia To Build Narco Subs
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Narcotrafficking submarines, also known as drug submarines or narco-submarines, are specialized watercraft used by drug cartels and criminal organizations to transport illegal drugs across bodies of water, primarily for the...
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Narcotrafficking submarines, also known as drug submarines or narco-submarines, are specialized watercraft used by drug cartels and criminal organizations to transport illegal drugs across bodies of water, primarily for the purpose of smuggling drugs into other countries. These submarines have become a significant concern for law enforcement and maritime authorities due to their ability to avoid detection and efficiently move large quantities of narcotics.
With the assistance of highly trained and skilled engineers from Pakistan, the cartels are now pumping out more sophisticated subs than ever, making an already difficult job that much harder.
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Narco Submarines: How Pakistan is helping Colombian drug cartels sneak in cocaine into US (firstpost.com)
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- Purpose: Narcotrafficking submarines are designed and used to smuggle illegal drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, across international waters. They allow drug cartels to move their products covertly and evade traditional law enforcement measures.
- Design and construction: These submarines are custom-built, semi-submersible, or fully-submersible vessels. Some are capable of diving partially underwater, while others can fully submerge for short periods to avoid detection by radar and surveillance systems.
- Submersible technology: The submarines are equipped with advanced navigation systems, periscopes, and communication equipment to navigate long distances and avoid detection by authorities. They are often constructed using fiberglass and other materials that make them difficult to detect by radar and sonar.
- Crew: Typically, these vessels have a small crew, ranging from a few individuals to a handful. These crew members are skilled and trained to operate the submarine and navigate through challenging maritime environments.
- Trafficking routes: Narcotrafficking submarines are primarily used to transport drugs from producing countries in South America, such as Colombia, to consumer markets in North America, like the United States. They often travel through the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean, and their routes may vary to avoid detection.
- Detection challenges: Due to their low profile and ability to operate stealthily, detecting and intercepting narcotrafficking submarines are challenging for law enforcement agencies. However, efforts have been made to improve surveillance and interdiction strategies to combat this type of drug smuggling.
- Legal implications: Operating and using narcotrafficking submarines is illegal under international law and the laws of most countries. Those involved in manufacturing, operating, or transporting drugs through these vessels can face severe legal consequences if caught.
With the assistance of highly trained and skilled engineers from Pakistan, the cartels are now pumping out more sophisticated subs than ever, making an already difficult job that much harder.
(commercial at 9:46)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@Protonmail.com
source:
Narco Submarines: How Pakistan is helping Colombian drug cartels sneak in cocaine into US (firstpost.com)
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