The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned six alleged drug traffickers, including two Colombians and four Guyanese nationals, for their roles in smuggling large quantities of cocaine using ‘narco subs’ and aircraft. The individuals, accused of operating major drug trafficking networks and bribing officials, were sanctioned as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to secure the U.S. border and combat cartels.
Officials highlighted the significance of the action, citing the need to disrupt drug smuggling routes and address corruption in Guyana, which poses a challenge to U.S. efforts in narcotics control. The sanctions also follow recent seizures of cocaine from narco subs operating near Guyana, underscoring the growing threat posed by these smuggling methods.