Photos show Colombian authorities unloading 5,800 pounds of cocaine from a submarine captured in the Pacific https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/photos-show-colombian-authorities-unloading-5800-pounds-of-cocaine-from-a-submarine-captured-in-the-pacific/slidelist/98676818.cms 2023-03-16T03:42:33+05:30 2023-03-16T02:52:15+05:30 Photos show Colombian authorities unloading 5,800 pounds of cocaine from a submarine captured in the Pacific Mar 16, 2023, 03:42 IST
Rows of cocaine discovered on the submarine that was seized in the Pacific by the Colombian navy.Twitter/Armada de Colombia
On Sunday, the Colombian navy seized a cocaine shipment aboard a submarine in the Pacific. Officers discovered nearly 6,000 pounds of cocaine aboard the vessel headed to Central America.
The Colombia navy intercepts the submarine in the Pacific. Colombian Navy/Reuters
On Sunday, the Colombian navy intercepted a submarine in the South Pacific Ocean carrying thousands of pounds of cocaine and two dead bodies. Sources: Colombian Ministry of National Defense , Insider
Frigate Captain Cristian Andrés Guzmán, commander of the anti-narcotics task force, stands among the cocaine packets lying on the ground. Colombian Navy/Reuters
In a video posted to the Colombian navy's Twitter, Frigate Captain Cristian Andrés Guzmán said officers "intercepted a low-profile, semi-submersible type vessel carrying more than 2,643 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride." Sources: Twitter , Reuters
A submarine with over 5,800 pounds of cocaine was captured off the coast of Colombia. Twitter/Armada de Colombia
The shipment, worth more than $87 million in cocaine, aboard the 50-foot-long vessel was headed to Central America for distribution. Source: Colombian Ministry of National Defense
Colombia navy servicemen investigate aboard the submarine. Twitter/Armada de Colombia
Upon investigation of the submarine, Colombian navy officials discovered two dead bodies aboard as well as two men in "poor health" due to toxic fume inhalation from the submarine's fuel. Source: Colombian Ministry of National Defense
Colombian navy officers carry an injured person who was aboard the submarine on a stretcher. Colombian Navy/Reuters
The two men were taken to another ship in the area to receive medical treatment, according to a statement by the navy. Source: Colombian Ministry of National Defense
Members of the Colombian navy unload packets of cocaine from the submarine. Colombian Navy/Reuters
In the footage posted to Twitter, officers are seen unloading the thousands pounds of cocaine from the vessel. Sources: Twitter , Reuters
Colombian navy officers carry the bundles of cocaine that were seized from the submarine. Colombian Navy/Reuters
They carried the bundles of drugs from the submarine to shore, where it was later transported to the port city of Tumaco on the western coast of Colombia. Source: Colombian Ministry of National Defense
A Colombian navy officer tests some of the cocaine that was seized from aboard the submarine. Colombian Navy/Reuters
Officers are also seen conducting various tests on the drugs with equipment at the scene, which was later determined to be cocaine hydrochloride. Sources: Twitter , Reuters
Bundles of cocaine aboard the vessel. Colombian Navy/Reuters
The drug bust prevented more than 6 million doses of cocaine from hitting the international market. Source: Colombian Ministry of National Defense
An official with the Colombian navy hands a packet of cocaine to another officer. Colombian Navy/Reuters
Along with the cocaine shipment, the dead bodies and two injured men were also taken to Tumaco, "where they were presented to the Technical Investigation Corps of the Attorney General's Office," according the Colombian navy. Source: Colombian Ministry of National Defense
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