Portuguese authorities seize narco-submarine with 1.7 tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean
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Summary
Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submersible narco-submarine carrying 1.7 tonnes of cocaine in the mid-Atlantic, approximately 1,000 nautical miles off the coast of Lisbon. The vessel was bound for the Iberian peninsula and various European countries. Four people were detained in the operation, which involved police and navy forces surrounding and boarding the vessel. The seizure represents a significant drug interdiction operation in international waters.
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The semi-submersible vessel was bound for the Iberian peninsula and was seized in recent days, according to officials.
The sub was located 1,000 nautical miles off the coast of Lisbon.
Footage shows the police and navy surrounding the vessel before boarding, seizing the Class A subs.
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