Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

U.S. Coast Guard impounds 5.8 tons of cocaine

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Steadfast on Monday offloaded over 11,600 pounds (5.8 tons) of cocaine and 5,500 pounds (2.75 tons) of marijuana worth $158 million in San Diego.

Dryad Global: Counter Narcotics Report 2023

Dryad Global's Counter Narcotics Report is a must-read for all maritime professionals. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug trafficking industry and its impact..

Colombian Navy seizes 7.41 tonnes of cocaine in 4 maritime operations

The Colombian Naval Forces has intercepted three submarines and a speed boat with 7.41 tonnes of cocaine in national and international waters.

Counter narcotics: 350 kilos of cocaine seized in Port of Piraeus

Total gross weight of 351 kilos and 725 grams of cocaine has been seized in the Port of Piraeus after a wide inspection of the Hellenic Police, Greece's police service.

Task force to tackle piracy and wildlife trafficking in the Sulu and Celebes Seas

A new task force focused on taking down piracy, abductions and marine wildlife trafficking is set to be launched in the sub- region between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Lebanon’s drug Smuggling trade booms

Lebanese security forces say they have launched dozens of operations in recent months in search of laboratories manufacturing Captagon pills, while closely monitoring coastal and land borders with..