Greek criminal network engaged in at-sea transfer method | Maritime Insurance news

Law enforcement authorities across Europe and South America continue to put sustained pressure on the criminal networks responsible for moving cocaine into Europe.

One recent action coordinated by Europol to disrupt a Greek at-sea transfer criminal operation highlights the ongoing efforts to counter the criminal groups driving cocaine trafficking into Europe.

The operation targeted a Greek criminal network involved in large-scale cocaine trafficking using the at-sea transfer method.

The group deployed a fishing vessel that departed from Greece to pick up a large shipment from Latin America, travelling via West Africa before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel did not transmit its position since departure, making it very difficult to monitor.

In total, 10 suspects were arrested on December 14: five crew members at sea and five suspects in Greece, including one High Value Target.

The vessel was intercepted and is being transported by the French navy to Martinique for further