Coast Guard Cutter Valiant interdicts self-propelled semi-submersible in the Eastern Pacific

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ABC News By matt zarrell Sep 24, 2019

 A submarine in the Pacific Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $165 million dollars, officials said.

The vessel was intercepted by officials with the U.S. Coast Guard, who arrested four suspected drug smugglers, the Coast Guard said in a statement announcing the apprehension.

 Crew members aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant, along with members of the Coast Guard Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team, launched two small boats to board the 40-foot self-propelled semi-submersible ship on Sept. 5.

Officials recovered 1,100 pounds of cocaine which was offloaded to the Valiant during operations, the Coast Guard said. The remaining cocaine could not be safely extracted because the submarine was unstable.

More: https://abcnews.go.com/US/submarine-found-pacific-ocean-165-million-cocaine-coast/story?id=65825505

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Coast Guard Cutter Valiant interdicts self-propelled semi-submersible in the Eastern Pacific


Bales of cocaine seized from a suspected smuggling vessel lie on the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant in September. Crews intercepted a drug-laden, 40-foot self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) in the Eastern Pacific carrying approximately 12,000 pounds of cocaine, worth over $165 million and apprehended four suspected drug smugglers. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo)

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5778372/coast-guard-cutter-valiant-interdicts-self-propelled-semi-submersible-eastern-pacific

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https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2613a1e

Thanks for that link.  Short video of boarding the sub in dark of night.

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They should just sink these things where found.
That's it.
Nothing follows.