13th December 2022

1.5 tons of cannabis seized by the frigate "Ventose" and handed over to the Venezuelan authorities

By la1ere.francetvinfo

The maritime surveillance frigate, the Ventose carried out an inspection on a fishing vessel in the Caribbean Sea on December 7.

This operation was conducted by the admiral commanding the maritime zone of the West Indies under the direction of the prefect of Martinique delegate of the government for the action of the League of the State at sea.

The sailors of the team boarded and found many bales. They all tested positive for herbal cannabis.

On the basis of the identification documents, the Venezuelan nationality of the fishing vessel was established.

In accordance with international regulations on drug trafficking, as the Venezuelan authorities did not wish to relinquish their jurisdiction, the "Ventose" headed south to hand over the crew, vessel and cargo to the Venezuelan authorities.

The transfer to the Venezuelan Coast Guard patrol boat was carried out at sea on Saturday, 10 December 2001 50 nautical miles (approximately 90 km) off the coast of Venezuela.

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, the 27 bales of cannabis weighing a total of 1.5 tons were destroyed in Venezuela

This ninth seizure of the year 2022 brings the balance sheet of the FAA (Armed Forces in the West Indies) to more than 5 tons of narcotics intercepted.

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