Tag: drugs

Colombia appears to be the largest producer of cocaine in the world, supplying the most cocaine to North American and Europe by sea transport.

Australian Federal Police reported that they have intercepted a shipment of more than 416 kg of cocaine dropped in waters off Adelaide. They also detained 4 crewmembers from a bulker in a huge haul of illicit drugs in South Australia. 

The UK Club's local correspondents in Columbia, A&A Multiprime, have issued their latest updated report on drug smuggling in Colombian ports.

The shipping industry is experiencing increased drug smuggling incidents in Brazil as reported by Standard Club's local correspondents Proinde and Brazil P&I.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the execution of their respective mandates in the country's common interest.

Standard's Club correspondents in Nigeria advise that there have been several ships arrested there following findings of drugs during discharge operations.

It is known that COVID-19 has caused disruptions in global supply chains. As a result, cocaine smuggling has thrived with the increased use of commercial shipping, Skuld explained.

An increase has been observed in the number of cases of illegal drugs being found onboard ships in the US, according to data provided by local correspondents to Britannia P&I Club. 

San Diego Border Patrol agents introduced their new Marine Unit after the sinking of a smuggling vessel off San Diego in May.

The International Group of P&I Clubs, ICS, BIMCO and InterManager have drawn attention to recent ship detentions and crew arrests in Mexico, especially in light of a case where illegal narcotics were found onboard and the vessel and crew were detained.