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This article is one of a series documenting and analyzing narco-sub incidents and trends. Ref. previous articles from:
May 2016,
October 2016,
June 2017,
March 2018,
April 2018,
July 2018,
August 2018 &
September 2018
Narcosub intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard
20th August 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC-906) intercepted a narcosub in Eastern Pacific Ocean, Aug. 20, 2018. The vessel is from the Converted Speedboat LPV (Low Profile vessel) lineage and is almost identical to many previous craft. Few details. Ref dvidshub.net
Narcosub intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard
27th August 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL-752) intercepted a narcosub in Eastern Pacific Ocean, Aug. 27, 2018. The vessel is from the Converted Speedboat LPV (Low Profile vessel) lineage and is almost identical to the LPV above. It had three outboard motors. Few details. Ref dvidshub.net
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Narcosub intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard
6th September 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL-752) intercepted a narcosub in Eastern Pacific Ocean. The vessel is from the Converted Speedboat LPV (Low Profile vessel) lineage but appears lengthened. It is not a clear VSV (Very Slender Vessel) however. Few details. Ref dvidshub.net
Narcosub intercepted by El Salvador
2nd October 2018
El Salvador has intercepted a narcosub in Eastern Pacific Ocean, 450 nautical miles south of the Port of Acajutla, Sonsonate, on 2nd October 2018. The vessel is from the Converted Speedboat LPV (Low Profile vessel) lineage and is almost identical to many previous craft (see above!). It had four outboard motors and was carrying 2 tonnes of cocaine in 100 packages, each consisting of 20 packs of approximately one kilogram of cocaine. Three Colombians were arrested aboard the vessel. Ref elsalvador.com
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