Portuguese Police Intercept Submarine with 6.5 Tons of Cocaine
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March 25, 2025 15:42
lisbon, portugal - Portuguese police seize 6.5 tons of cocaine from submarine near Azores in the Atlantic Ocean. Record drug bust in 2024.
Major Drug Bust by Portuguese Police
The Portuguese police intercepted a submarine carrying 6.5 tons of cocaine near the Azores, over 900 kilometers away in the Atlantic Ocean.
This seizure marks a significant achievement for Portugal, with a record-breaking 23 tons of cocaine confiscated in 2024.
Use of Submarines in Drug Trafficking
Drug smugglers frequently use submarines to evade law enforcement. Portuguese authorities collaborated with the navy, air force, DEA, British, and Spanish police for this operation.