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Colombian Divers Uncover 450 Pounds of Cocaine at Sea

11/19/2025

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Colombian divers recovered 450 pounds of cocaine beneath a merchant ship bound for Europe.
Divers found seven sealed bags during an underwater inspection at a Pacific port.
This seizure followed an earlier navy operation seizing more than seven tons from speedboats.
Gustavo Petro, the Colombian President, faces sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for allegedly enabling cartels.
The DEA reports that 90% of U.S. cocaine originates in Colombia.

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Colombian divers recovered 450 pounds of cocaine beneath a merchant ship bound for Europe.
Divers found seven sealed bags during an underwater inspection at a Pacific port.
This seizure followed an earlier navy operation seizing more than seven tons from speedboats.
Gustavo Petro, the Colombian President, faces sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for allegedly enabling cartels.
The DEA reports that 90% of U.S. cocaine originates in Colombia.