Spanish police have dismantled a cocaine smuggling ring that utilized a shipwreck as a clandestine refueling station for its fleet of 'narco-boats.' According to investigators, the organization employed 11 high-speed boats to collect cocaine shipments from larger 'mother ships' stationed at various points in the Atlantic Ocean. The speedboats would then rendezvous at the shipwreck, using it as a concealed location to refuel and resupply before transporting the drugs to the Canary Islands.
The Canary Islands, a popular tourist destination off the coast of Africa, served as the entry point for the cocaine into Europe. Police believe the shipwreck provided a strategic advantage for the smugglers, offering cover and concealment from authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify all individuals involved in the operation. This bust highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Atlantic region.
Cocaine Smuggling Ring Used Shipwreck as Narco-Boat Refueling Station
A sophisticated drug smuggling operation used a shipwreck off the Canary Islands as a hidden refueling point for speedboats, Spanish police say. The ring allegedly used 11 speedboats to transport cocaine from larger 'mother ships' at sea. Drugs were then brought to the Canary Islands for distribution. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the network.
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