Mexico Captures Narco-Submarine Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine
The Mexican Navy recently seized a semi-submersible vessel carrying nearly four tons of cocaine in Mexican waters near Manzanillo, Colima, arresting three individuals. This operation, supported by US intelligence, is part of Mexico’s intensified efforts to combat maritime drug trafficking, which has seen over 10 tons of cocaine confiscated in the past week alone. These seizures represent a significant financial blow to organized crime, with a transnational network utilizing routes from Ecuador and Colombia to transport narcotics destined for the U.S. market. The U.S. government has been actively pressuring Mexico to strengthen its anti-drug strategies, leading to a tougher approach from President Sheinbaum, including increased surveillance and extraditions, while the U.S. has adopted a more aggressive posture with direct military confrontations against cartels.
John Q. Hosedrinker