On May 15, 2025, agents from the Civil Guard and the Customs Surveillance Service were searching the 'Douce France', which has docked in the Port of Vigo, en route from Vila do Conde and Fortaleza in Brazil, on suspicion of transporting drugs inside or on its hull. Security forces started searching the vessel for narcotics, as has happened in recent months with other ships that have also been intercepted in the Port of Vigo.
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COBRA
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The 'Cobra' was taken to dry dock in Talcahuano for forensic examinations by the PDI and the Prosecutor's Office in relation to the sinking of the 'Bruma' on May 2. The main hypothesis was a possible collision between the two vessels. The forensic examinations must still confirm this theory, beginning with a drying process to remove water from the 'Cobra'. A preliminary visual inspection of the hull was then carried out, without direct intervention, and then more detailed investigations began by the Prosecutor's Office and the PDI. Some analyses require natural light, while others require low lighting to apply specific reagents.Detailed investigations could extend until May 3, including planimetry, photography, microanalysis, and biochemical analysis to obtain efficient information. The expert reports will include planimetry, photography, microanalysis, biochemistry and audiovisual analysis procedures, in order to obtain the greatest amount of information possible in an efficient manner. During the investigations, biological remains were found, which had to be analyzed at the Temuco Forensics Laboratory. Report with photo: https://www.pagina7.cl/noticias/actualidad/2025/05/02/tras-peritajes-claves-al-barco-cobra-conoce-que-revelaron-sobre-el-naufragio-de-la-lancha-bruma
Santiago de Tolu
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Santa Marta
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LARGO CALIFORNIA
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The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) was investigating the possible connection between the 'Largo California' and an oil spill detected in the Bay of Panama, near Puerto Caimito, which occurred on April 26, 2025. The tanker was anchoring in the Bay of Panama near the source of the spill at the time of the maneuvers. The Panama Maritime Authority was diligently continuing the relevant investigations to clarify the facts. Likewise, the corresponding communication processes have been initiated with the ship owners and the ship's agency to obtain their collaboration in the investigation, The ship arrived in Balboa on May 9.
Covenas Offshore Terminal
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Barranquilla
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CECI
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On May 14, after several days of investigation, both the 'Ceci' and its crew were released. The only person detained was the ship's cook. The ruling was issued by Federal Guarantee Judge Carlos Vera Barros. The sentence indicated that the man, identified as Jonathan Caputero, was to be held in preventive detention for 90 days. The cook had admitted to bringing the drugs onto the ship. The decision was also made following the investigation into the cell phones seized on the ship. So far, the origin of the cocaine shipment is unknown. For now, Caputero admitted full responsibility for loading the 379 loaves of cocaine into the cold storage and other parts of the vessel.
Buenaventura
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Cartagena
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