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"Narco Torpedo" Cases in Spanish Ports Recommendations for Vessels from Colombia/Venezuela to Europe

18 May 2006 No.533

With regard to the captioned matter, we are pleased to attach herewith a copy of the information received from our correspondents, PANDI CLAIMS SERVICES SPAIN. In Spain, Authority's divers have found large amount of cocaine which was attached to the hull underwater within a cylindrical case looks like a torpedo. European authorities tend to have a suspicion that vessels from Colombia/Venezuela carry drugs, so Masters should pay attention to every detail of the vessel.