Navy Picks Up Efforts Against Colombian Smugglers
September 09 2010
The Irish navy is stepping up its efforts against Colombian drug-smugglers attempting to bring cocaine into Europe via Ireland, reports the Guardian (U.K.).
Authorities report that Colombian drug cartels have been using the southwest coast of Ireland more often as a back door for bringing cocaine into Europe.
The European Maritime Analysis and Operation Center-Narcotics, based in Lisbon, Portugal, has helped seize 11 billion euros (US$14 billion) worth of drugs, mostly...
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