They seize a semi-submersible with more than 3.5 tons of “presumed cocaine” in the Pacific Ocean in Mexico

(Cnn in Spanish) — The Mexican Navy secured a semi-submersible that had more than three tons of “presumed cocaine” on board, the institution reported Thursday, adding that five people of different nationalities are being detained.

It is a 26-meter-long vessel, with two internal engines, an average speed of eight knots and a range of 20 days, according to the Navy. The vessel was insured on June 27.

According to the statement, both the detainees —whose nationalities were not

They stressed that it is the first vessel of this type to be insured so far in 2023 and the largest and largest cargo capacity that has been insured in Mexico under the current government.

According to the authorities, so far this year, just over 21,000 kilograms of cocaine have been seized at sea and at least 121 people have been arrested on the high seas in the development of illegal activities, the Navy said.