{"id":18518,"date":"2026-11-04T09:43:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=18518"},"modified":"2026-11-04T09:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:43:31","slug":"drug-seizure-with-3-foreigners-nets-102-million-in-record-semi-submersible-bust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/crime-safety\/drug-seizure-with-3-foreigners-nets-102-million-in-record-semi-submersible-bust\/","title":{"rendered":"Drug Seizure With 3 Foreigners Nets $102 Million in Record Semi-Submersible Bust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Panamanian authorities intercepted a low-profile semi-submersible vessel<\/a> south of Punta Burica in Chiriqu\u00ed province, seizing 2,560 packages of suspected narcotics and arresting three foreign nationals in what officials are calling the largest Panama drug seizure<\/a> ever conducted via this type of vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Aeronaval Service<\/a> (SENAN) confirmed the operation occurred during routine maritime patrol and illicit traffic control missions<\/a>. The interdiction represents an estimated $102.4 million economic blow to drug trafficking logistics<\/a> networks operating in Panamanian waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Naval Air Service intercepts semi submersible with 2,560 packages of suspected drugs and apprehends three foreigners Credit Aeronaval<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Panama Drug Seizure Operation Details and Tactical Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The intercepted craft was a low-profile vessel (LPV), an artisanal construction specifically designed to evade naval surveillance systems. These vessels ride close to the waterline, making radar detection significantly more difficult than conventional boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After securing the semi-submersible and its three crew members, aeronaval units discovered the illicit cargo aboard. The vessel, detainees, and seized packages were transported to the Quebrada de Piedra Aeronaval Station, where specialized drug prosecutors from Chiriqu\u00ed coordinated the search and registration procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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