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6d ago

150 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized from Container Ship’s Hull in Vigo

Spanish and US authorities disrupted an international smuggling operation using a submerged hull concealment method, with investigations ongoing to identify the criminal network behind it.

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Overview

  • Spanish Policía Nacional and Vigilancia Aduanera, with US DEA support, intercepted 150 kilograms of cocaine at the Port of Vigo.
  • The drugs were concealed in five bags attached to a compartment in the container ship’s hull below the waterline.
  • Divers from the Grupo Especial de Operaciones carried out the recovery operation, marking a first for this concealment method in Vigo.
  • The investigation began in early April after a DEA tip-off about an international smuggling attempt targeting the port.
  • Authorities are continuing efforts to identify and dismantle the criminal organization responsible for the shipment.