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Three Tons of Cocaine Seized From Drug Boat South of Gran Canaria; Five Arrested After Escape Attempt

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Spain's Civil Guard seized a speedboat carrying 3,360 kilograms of cocaine about 70 miles south of Gran Canaria and arrested five people.
  • The suspects allegedly tried to flee and were found aboard with an assault rifle and a machine gun.
  • Authorities say the detainees face charges including drug trafficking, serious disobedience, illegal weapons possession and membership in a criminal organization.

Spain's Civil Guard seized a drug boat carrying 3,360 kilograms of cocaine about 70 miles south of Gran Canaria and arrested five people, the force said.

Maritime service officers moved to stop the vessel, but it quickly tried to escape. After several evasive maneuvers, officers stopped the boat and detained those aboard.

The suspects, aged between 21 and 40, were carrying 139 packages of cocaine, according to the Civil Guard. Officers also found an assault rifle and a machine gun on the boat.

The five detainees were handed over to the authorities. They face charges related to public health for drug trafficking, serious disobedience, illegal possession of weapons and membership in a criminal organization.

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