A major drug bust was made after US Border Patrol divers discovered a “parasitic load” of cocaine attached to the hull of an Antigua and Barbuda flagged container ship in Miami. The illegal cargo was concealed underwater, a smuggling method increasingly used by traffickers to avoid detection during inspections at ports.

Authorities confirmed that the drugs (About 3.6 kg of cocaine) were secured and removed before the vessel continued its journey. Investigators are now working to trace the source of the narcotics and identify those behind the smuggling operation.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tackling drug trafficking in the shipping industry. Smugglers continue to adapt their tactics, making maritime security a critical focus in the fight against organized crime.

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