Overview

• The drone sub was intercepted off Colombia’s Caribbean coast and found empty in what authorities believe was a Gulf Clan trial run.
• It is the first autonomous Starlink-connected narcotics semi-submersible discovered in South American waters.
• Naval briefings confirm the vessel’s capacity to carry up to 1.5 tonnes of cocaine on transoceanic routes.
• Analysis of the onboard satellite antenna is underway to uncover how traffickers use remote-control technology at sea.
• The seizure highlights a growing trend of cartels adopting low-profile, radar-evading unmanned platforms for long-range smuggling.