Overview
- Anti-drug police and the Peruvian Navy stopped the vessel about 190 miles off Talara and Máncora, close to Peru’s maritime boundary.
- The shipment weighed roughly 2.4 tonnes and was packed in about 106 raffia sacks with an estimated value of $12 million.
- Three detained crew members have prior international drug-trafficking convictions, indicating they are experienced transnational operators.
- The boat was outfitted with three powerful outboard engines totaling around 600 horsepower and featured concealed compartments for smuggling.
- Authorities say this is among the most significant recent interdictions in Peruvian waters and are probing possible ties to CJNG leadership.