West P&I: Smugglers are Hiding Cocaine in Cargoes of Coal

West P&I has released a new report on the state of cocaine smuggling in Colombia, an ever-growing liability for shipping interests. Colombia's cocaine production hit a new record high last year, and smugglers are more aggressive and inventive than ever. Their criminal activity can have significant repercussions for innocent vessel operators who get caught in the middle, Wedst warned. 

Colombia's Dirección Nacional Marítima (DIMAR) reports that smugglers are diversifying in their cargo targets.