The Colombian Navy recently made a shocking discovery when they stumbled upon a narco-submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The 49-foot vessel was found to contain an astonishing $87 million worth of cocaine and two dead bodies. Despite the grim discovery, two survivors were also found on board and were given life-saving medical attention by authorities.
The Colombian authorities are trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the two crew members who died, with reports suggesting they may have been killed by toxic gas inhalation. Spanish media has linked the submarine to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a former Marxist-Leninist guerrilla group that operated in Colombia between 1964 and 2017.
The FARC, which attempted to overthrow the government and establish a communist state, was involved in a variety of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and kidnapping, in order to finance their decades-long insurgency. This recent discovery of the narco submarine and the cocaine on board highlights the ongoing struggle of the Colombian government against illegal drug trafficking operations in the country.
The Colombian Navy’s seizure of the submarine is just one of three that have been captured by Colombian officials, all of which are alleged to have belonged to the FARC. This discovery is a significant blow to the drug trafficking operations in Colombia, as the cocaine on board would have likely been distributed to markets around the world.
The Colombian government has been working tirelessly to combat the illegal drug trade in the country, and this recent discovery is a major victory in their efforts. However, the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking and the illegal drug trade remains a major challenge for the country and the region as a whole.