Tag: drug smuggling

  • USCG nabs 7.5 tons of cocaine

    Seized contraband is worth an estimated $227 million. U.S. Coast Guard, CBP Stop Semi-Submersible with 7.5 Tons of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard and […]

  • Deadly arms found on ship

    Raid on ship at port produces significant finds. Deadly arms found on ship seized in Mombasa An AK-47 rifle and a machine gun are among the more than 30 firearms […]

  • Major drug operation in Mombasa

    Indian Ocean is a major drug smuggling route. Major security operation at Mombasa port as ship suspected to be carrying drugs intercepted By Cyrus Ombati Mombasa, Kenya: There was a […]

  • New CO for CMF

    United States reiterate commitment to maritime security in the region. Combined Maritime Forces Welcomes New Commander MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet (C5F)/Combined […]

  • Indonesia: maritime drug traffic

    Almost 40 percent of cases of drug abuses in ASEAN are in Indonesia. Indonesia to propose stronger maritime interdiction to cut drug traffic The National Narcotic Agency (BNN) will propose […]

  • KDF blows up seized yacht

    Yacht linked to Briton. KDF blows up yacht seized with heroin worth Sh22m Kenya Defence Forces have blown up a yacht that was found trying to sneak in 7.6 kilogrammes […]

  • Soaring cocaine seizures

    Greater maritime presence for CG reaps rewards. Cocaine Seizures Off Latin America’s Pacific Coast Soar by MARLON RAMTAHAL The U.S Coast Guard has seized more cocaine off Latin America’s Pacific coast […]

  • Jamaica strengthens trafficking laws

    Country located in the corridor between the main drug-producing and drug-consuming countries. Bill to strengthen fight against illegal drug trade tabled KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – The Maritime Drug Trafficking (Suppression) […]

  • Seychelles to assist in drug fight

    Shift from anti-piracy to anti-narcotics. UNODC counts on Seychelles support to combat drug trafficking on the high seas By: Sharon Uranie The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) is looking […]

  • Australian Navy Seizes $1.7bn in Drugs

    HMAS Newcastle seizes more heroin. Australian Navy Seizes $1.7bn in Drugs In its sixth successful haul in eight weeks, Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Newcastle seized 139kg of heroin, with an estimated […]