3 People Detained After Alleged Drug Boat Capsizes
Around 5,209 pounds of cocaine were recovered by authorities.
TL;DR
- Three smugglers were detained following a joint operation by U.S. and foreign agencies.
- Their vessel capsized in the Pacific Ocean due to being overloaded with drugs.
- The Colombian navy rescued and detained the individuals.
- Roughly 5,209 pounds of cocaine were recovered from the water.
- The operation involved JIATFS, the DEA, U.S. Southern Command, and the Colombian navy.