• Ecuadorian authorities seize coke-running sub
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[url]http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/07/03/ecuador.drug.submarine/?fbid=fFZASd2ch_B[/url] [release][img]http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/WORLD/americas/07/03/ecuador.drug.submarine/story.drug.sub.enp.jpg[/img] A fully functional submarine built for the primary purpose of transporting massive amounts of cocaine has been seized by Ecuadorean authorities with the help of U.S. drug enforcement agents. A drug-trafficking organization built the sea-worthy vessel that is now being held near the border of Ecuador and Colombia, and one individual has been taken into custody, authorities said. The investigation into the group and the submarine, which was seized Friday, is ongoing. "This is the first seizure of a clandestinely constructed fully operational submarine built to facilitate trans-oceanic drug trafficking," the Drug Enforcement Administration said in a statement. The vessel utilized twin screws and was diesel electric-powered, the agency said. It was about 30 meters (98 feet) long and nearly 3 meters (nine feet) high from the deck plates to the ceiling. It has a periscope and an air-conditioning system. "Traffickers historically employed slow-moving fishing boats, sail boats, pleasure craft go-fasts," said Jay Bergman, Andean regional director for the agency. "The advent of the narco-submarine presents new detection challenges for maritime interdiction forces. The submarine's nautical range, payload capacity and quantum leap in stealth have raised the stakes for the counter-drug forces and the national security community alike." The submarine was constructed in a "remote jungle environment in an effort to elude law enforcement or military interdiction," the agency said. Acting on intelligence, Ecuadorean authorities were able to seize the vessel for before its maiden voyage, the statement said.[/release] Looks like their smuggling plans got deep-sixed.
Well. This just gives another reason why we should bring the military home and use them as border patrol. Oh. Also, legalize pot as well.
Looks like their plan didn't hold water.
I thought this was gonna be about someone trying to get Coke-Cola into some were.
It reminds me of the ocarina of time from zelda in that picture there.
Good thing this operation has come to surface.
Drug subs are news?
Next up: drug smuggling airships.
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;23098032]Well. This just gives another reason why we should bring the military home and use them as border patrol. Oh. Also, legalize pot as well.[/QUOTE] If they can figure out how to sneak across the southern border in a submarine, they deserve to sell all the drugs they want.
Looks like the underground just went underwater! XD
Well it looks like we've sunk their Operations.
that's actually pretty fuckin cool
I wish I had one, not for drugs just to scare people :colbert:
[QUOTE=DrMonumbo;23098755]Drug subs are news?[/QUOTE] What they found before were semi-submersibles, not submarines that could actually dive and stay underwater. This is news.
I'm sorry, but they have now developed fully functioning submarines, it's time we fought this drug war a different way. That different way does not include depth charges and nuclear submarines, as much as that saddens me.
When I read the title my first thought was "How the fuck can a sub run on coca cola?"
This has been going on since the collapse of Soviet Russia, many old subs were sold to clients around the world including drug lords. Old news.
Looks like their profits are going to take a dive.
Heh, for all we know, they'll be building a Trafalgar Class submarine next...
I guess they were too busy getting high while their sub should have been getting low.
Props to them for making such an awesome thing for smuggling.
[QUOTE=GunFox;23106752]I'm sorry, but they have now developed fully functioning submarines, it's time we fought this drug war a different way. That different way [B]does not include depth charges[/B] and nuclear submarines, as much as that saddens me.[/QUOTE] Damn!! I would have enlisted in the navy and took the risk of ass rape just to depth charge those things. And by the looks of it they won't be sinking anyone's battle ship any time soon. :cool:
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