Europe considers military action against drug boats
Investigations have revealed that drug trafficking gangs are using fast boats in the high seas between Madeira Island and the Azores to transfer cocaine to Europe, instead of relying on containers at ports. These new routes pose a significant challenge to authorities, as drugs are unloaded from ships in open water and then distributed via small boats, reaching "floating ports" far from European shores. The escalation of security measures at ports has pushed traffickers to adopt these dangerous maritime routes, utilizing powerful boats that sometimes outmatch pursuit efforts. This has resulted in the deaths and injuries of law enforcement personnel from anti-drug units since the beginning of 2024. Last year, 92 tons of cocaine were seized, while an estimated 700 tons remain undiscovered. These routes are increasingly sophisticated and pose a growing challenge in the fight against drug trafficking.
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