Mystery Deepens as Second Narco-Sub Washes Ashore in Solomon Islands

An article reports that two semi-submersible drug smuggling vessels were found in the Solomon Islands within a year, likely originating from Latin America, with one carrying fuel and an Ecuadorian ID; experts outline plausible drift routes and ocean-crossing feasibility, a 2024 UNODC report warns Pacific nations to prepare for submersible trafficking methods despite no official cases in the region, and authorities have yet to conclude their investigation while the latest vessel remains beached near Ghoveo Village.