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Navies Seize Over 10 Tons of Cocaine Amid Drug War

2/20/2026

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Navies Seize Cocaine

Cocaine seizures by the navies of Mexico and El Salvador totaled more than 10 tons this week.
Mexico seized about four tons from a narco sub, with assistance from U.S. intelligence.
El Salvador's navy intercepted a Tanzanian-registered boat, seizing 6.6 tons and arresting ten men from various countries.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opposes the U.S. strikes and has pursued a tougher stance on drug cartels, including extraditing traffickers to the U.S. for prosecution.
U.S. military strikes against suspected drug traffickers have resulted in at least 145 deaths since last September.

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Navies Seize Cocaine

Cocaine seizures by the navies of Mexico and El Salvador totaled more than 10 tons this week.
Mexico seized about four tons from a narco sub, with assistance from U.S. intelligence.
El Salvador's navy intercepted a Tanzanian-registered boat, seizing 6.6 tons and arresting ten men from various countries.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opposes the U.S. strikes and has pursued a tougher stance on drug cartels, including extraditing traffickers to the U.S. for prosecution.
U.S. military strikes against suspected drug traffickers have resulted in at least 145 deaths since last September.

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