Narco submarine is found hidden in remote mangrove forest in Ecuador
Published date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:36:47 +0700An alleged 'narco-submarine' was found hidden deep inside a mangrove swamp during a military raid on a suspected drug-trafficking base.
The operation took place in the Cayapas-Mataje Ecological Reserve near Isla Santa Rosa in Esmeraldas Province, northern Ecuador, close to the border with Colombia.
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Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador |
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04/03/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP176622 |
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Duration: 00:43 |
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