Authorities in Guyana seized a so-called 'narco sub' traversing one of the nation's dense jungles. The subs are often used for international drug trafficking.
Authorities in Guyana seized a semisubmersible vessel that was being used for drug trafficking through one of the nation's jungles, Interpol said. The seizure was part of a wider operation to crack down on trafficking and theft in more than two dozen countries, according to the police organization.
The United Nations has noted a sharp rise in tramadol smuggling in various parts of the world over the last decade or so.Precursor chemicals can be used to manufacture explosives in addition to drugs. In a statement, Interpol said the massive amount seized over the course of the operation was unprecedented, and 'highlights the significant growth of transnational organized crime groups, and their ability to make weapons.
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