The Cocaine Is Below the Waterline and the Crew Has No Idea

🌐 Hellenic Shipping News (Greece) —

AI Summary

Windward MIOC reports documented cases of narcotics concealed inside vessel sea chests since 2017, totaling over 2 tonnes of cocaine linked from Latin American ports to various global destinations. One case involved specialized stealth diving equipment, highlighting sophisticated smuggling methods through maritime channels.

Windward MIOC has documented 20 confirmed cases of narcotics concealed inside vessel sea chests since 2017, linking Latin American origin ports to destinations in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Oceania, and North America. Cumulative seizures across those cases exceed 2 tonnes. At least one case involved specialized stealth diving equipment. The sea chest is a recessed cavity in ...

World Security Conflict Shipping narcotics smuggling sea chests cocaine seizures Latin America maritime security Windward MIOC

Read original source →