Mexican authorities have announced the successful seizure of approximately 9,700 pounds of cocaine during two separate operations conducted on August 22 and 23 in the Pacific Ocean.
Video footage depicts a naval officer descending from a helicopter in order to intercept a boat transporting the illicit drugs. Both operations involved high-speed boat pursuits at sea.
In addition to the substantial drug haul, Mexican authorities uncovered over 5,000 liters of fuel connected to the operations. As a result of these operations, eleven individuals were apprehended and subsequently turned over to the prosecutor’s office for further legal proceedings.