Portugal seizes over 200 speedboats used by drug traffickers
Over 200 speedboats, known as 'narcolanchas,' have been seized in Portugal since 2020.
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The fact
These vessels, capable of exceeding 120 km/h, have become a key tool for Atlantic cocaine routes.
Portuguese law enforcement struggles to intercept these boats due to their speed.
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Why it matters
Cette saisie massive illustre l'essor du trafic de cocaïne en Europe via l'Atlantique, avec des conséquences sur la sécurité et la criminalité organisée dans plusieurs pays européens.