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Massive drug bust leads to discovery of new Pacific trafficking route with sophisticated "narco subs"
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Colombian navy intercepts ‘narco subs’ headed to Australia in massive drug bust
The Colombian navy intercepted "narco subs" containing at least 225 metric tons of cocaine as they headed from South America to Australia.
Colombian navy intercepts narco-subs en route to Australia
A semi-submersible packed full of cocaine is the latest of a number to be seized in the Pacific Ocean.
Six Colombian ‘narco subs’ carrying 1,400 tons of drugs seized on way to Australia
Altogether, the subs contained more than 1,400 tons of illicit drugs, including 225 tons of cocaine and 128 tons of marijuana, CBS News reports. “This is perhaps the largest seizure of cocaine in transit made by Colombia in history,
Colombian navy block narco-subs full of cocaine from taking new Australia route
Columbian authorities have cracked down on drug mule pirates who are transporting Class A substances to Australia – their biggest and most lucrative cocaine consumers
Colombian navy intercepts narco-subs taking new route to Australia
Smuggling cocaine from South America to Australia is particularly lucrative, as a kilogramme of the illegal drug can fetch up to $240,000 (£190,000) there - six times more than in the US, Colombian security forces said.
Colombian navy uncovers 'narco sub' in new drug trafficking route to Australia
The discovery of a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific was part of a global six-week operation against drug smugglers.View on euronews
Inside Colombia-led operation that seized world record 225 tonnes of cocaine from ‘narco sub’
The six-week global naval operation dubbed ‘Orion’ resulted in the seizure of 1,400 tonnes of drugs including a massive ...
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U.S. mulls F-16 sale to Colombia, causing Ukrainian concern
The Defence Express portal reports that the United States is considering selling Colombia used F-16 fighter jets that would ...
U.S. bars former Colombia army commander, citing extrajudicial killings of civilians
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
"The United States will continue efforts to support a durable and lasting peace in Colombia that recognizes the needs ...
US bars former Colombia army commander, cites extrajudicial killings
The United States on Friday barred former Colombian army commander General Mario Montoya from entering the U.S., citing what ...
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Map Shows US States Allowing Child Marriage After Colombia Votes to Ban It
Advocacy groups have been working around the world to end child marriage, including in the United States. More Annice Lyn/Getty Images In Colombia, the new ban is seen as a victory after years ...
‘I want to be here for the rest of my life’: Why this man swapped San Francisco for Colombia
Disillusioned with his San Francisco life, Jason Bennett quit his corporate job and moved to Medellín in Colombia where he ...
Colombia to require visas for British citizens in response to UK visa restrictions
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that his country will impose visa requirements on British ...
Women’s national soccer teams of Colombia, Argentina playing friendly Saturday in Davie
The Colombia vs. Argentina women’s soccer friendly Saturday is being billed as “La Revancha” (The Revenge Match) in reference ...
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Colombia's fighter jet deal sparks concern in Kyiv
The Defence Express portal reports that the United States is considering selling used F-16 fighter jets to Colombia, ...