So far this year, the Coast Guard says it has encountered at least 27 ''semi-submersibles'' headed toward the Southern and Western United States.
(US Southern Command)
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So far this year, the Coast Guard says it has encountered at least 27 ''semi-submersibles'' headed toward the Southern and Western United States.
(US Southern Command)
KEY WEST, Fla. - Skimming just below the surface, they are extremely difficult to detect from surveillance aircraft or patrol boats. Their sleek design, up to 80 feet in length, can secretly carry several tons of cargo thousands of miles. (Full article: 1085 words)
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