Undercover with Spanish Police: The Perilous Hunt for Narco-Subs

The global cocaine trade has reached unprecedented levels, with drug cartels employing increasingly sophisticated methods to transport their illicit goods. Spanish authorities, in collaboration with international agencies, are working to combat this threat. The Wall Street Journal was granted exclusive access to observe a recent operation targeting semi-submersible vessels used by cartels. One such vessel, capable of holding $139 million worth of cocaine, was seized. 'The cramped interior leaves just enough space for three crew members,' explains an agent involved in the operation. 'They have to relieve themselves in a plastic bottle, or in the sea. They can't shower. There is darkness.' Despite record-breaking seizures, authorities struggle to keep up with cartel innovations, particularly the use of unmanned drones. The operation highlights the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and the need for continued international cooperation.