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| Self-propelled vessel intercepted smuggling more than 3,800 pounds of cocaine near Texas |
| 2017-12-12 |
| [FOXNEWS] A U.S. Coast Guard cutter intercepted a self-propelled semi-submersible vessel engaged in smuggling more than 3,800 pounds of cocaine, federal officials said Sunday. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on November 13, CBP and Marine Operations (AMO) tossed in the clink ... anything you say can and will be used against you, whether you say it or not... the crew during operations in international waters, and all three suspects will face charges in the U.S. "The narco mobs are relentless and extremely innovative," National Air Security Operations Center ‐ Corpus Christi Director Allen Durham said. "Interdicting self-propelled semi-submersible vessels requires expertise and the right aircraft. Air and Marine Operations will continue to beat the cartels at their own game to protect our borders." The multi-day operation from surveillance to interception, according to CBP, involved several interagency partners including the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy. AMO operates maritime patrol aircraft from Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, to conduct long-range aerial patrols and surveillance missions along the U.S. borders and in drug transit zones in Central and South America, according to CBP. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #6 The mules/drivers will flood them upon discovery and expect USCG rescue...perhaps that should be revisited |
| Posted by: Frank G 2017-12-12 20:35 |
| #5 Heard they captured one of these a couple years back. Showed photos and that one was 'self-propelled', too. Apparently they work, so I'd expect there's quite a few out there. |
| Posted by: Mullah Richard 2017-12-12 19:22 |
| #4 The sub had a crew of three, all arrested of course. "Self Propelled" means it can move itself, like self propelled lawn mower and the like. In this case I suspect the Coast Guard was saying the submarine had its own propulsion system as opposed to being towed underwater by a surface boat. |
| Posted by: Seeking cure for ignorance 2017-12-12 16:15 |
| #3 By self-propelled, do they mean it was steering itself; no crew? |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2017-12-12 14:33 |
| #2 Shit, a mere drop in the bucket. |
| Posted by: Chris 2017-12-12 11:58 |
| #1 Guess it won't be a white Christmas. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2017-12-12 11:48 |