A narco-submarine (also called a drug sub or narco-sub) is a type of custom ocean-going, self-propelled, semi-submersible or fully- submersible vessel built by (or for) drug smugglers. [2][3][4] Newer semi-submersibles are "nearly-fully" submersible in order to reduce likelihood of detection by visual, radar, sonar, or infrared systems. [3] .

Apr 12, 2020 · So what are these so-called “narco subs” and what are the main types? The U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and partner agencies' new Enhanced Counter-Narcotic Operations will go head to head with narco...

10 hours ago · Combating narco-subs and narco-terrorism in the U.S. and abroad 04:35. A semi-submersible vessel loaded with over 5,000 pounds of cocaine was intercepted off the Pacific coast of Colombia, the ...

May 15, 2023 · The largest Colombian "narco sub" ever recorded — some 100 feet long and 10 feet wide — has been intercepted and decommissioned in the Pacific, with 3 tons of cocaine found on board, the ...

Sep 4, 2024 · A Narco Submarine, also known as a drug submarine or smuggling submersible, is a type of watercraft used by drug traffickers to transport illegal substances, most commonly cocaine. They are mainly used to move drugs from South American countries such as Colombia to North America, especially Mexico and the United States.

Jan 27, 2025 · Narco-submarines, the clandestine vessels used by drug traffickers, represent one of the most sophisticated and elusive methods of smuggling drugs across international waters. These...

Mar 4, 2020 · Low profile and hard to spot, narcosubs allow drug cartels to smuggle large numbers of their goods while evading traditional customs and drug enforcement inspections. According to undersea...

Dec 17, 2021 · Drug cartels invented "narco subs" to smuggle drugs into the United States. The term includes both submersibles and non-submersibles, but neither are true submarines. The majority of narco...

Apr 14, 2020 · Now, naval warfare authority H.I. Sutton has broken down the four most popular types of narcosubs, which drug cartels and other groups use to ship drugs north from South America.

Oct 29, 2024 · Explore the evolution of narco-submarines, from early semi-submersibles to sophisticated autonomous vessels. Discover the technological advancements, the challenges faced by law enforcement, and the ongoing battle between drug cartels and authorities in the fight against maritime drug trafficking