"Colombian Authorities Seize Narco-Submarine Loaded with Scorpion-Branded Cocaine"

The Colombian Navy intercepted the first "narco sub" of 2024 in the Pacific Ocean, seizing over 1,750 pounds of cocaine marked with scorpion logos. The 50-foot semi-submersible was bound for Central America and three individuals were arrested. These vessels, popular among drug traffickers, can potentially evade detection and have been intercepted in Colombian waters and en route to the United States or Europe. In 2023, the navy intercepted 20 semi-submersibles, leading to the seizure of 30 tons of cocaine and over five tons of marijuana.