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Unspecified intelligence had determined that the boat was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations” and that it was following a known drug-smuggling route.
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Unspecified intelligence determined the boat was engaged in narco-trafficking operations and following a known drug-smuggling route
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{ "route": "known drug-smuggling route", "activity": "narco-trafficking operations", "intelligence": "unspecified" } - Subject Tags
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- a1162962-e5be-4c0a-9a9a-66f643a03a19
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM (6 months ago)
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