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Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Homemade ‘Narco-Subs’ Smuggling Cocaine from South America to Europe

I’m about to climb into the first “narco-sub” known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe.

It’s 20 meters (65 ft) long, built out of fiberglass and – remarkably – homemade.

After clambering on top, I lift up the wonky manhole cover and descend into the hull where three men survived for 27 long days and nights, as they voyaged across the Atlantic Ocean just under the surface of the crashing waves.

Read the full story at the BBC

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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