Cartels using remote islands and Narco Subs to feed Australian and NZ drug markets

#gridsparta #bikies #comanchero Drug trafficking groups are increasingly using the Pacific to move cocaine and meth into Australia and New Zealand. With stronger enforcement in the Americas and Southeast Asia, cartels have shifted toward long ocean routes and remote islands where patrols are limited. Semi submersible narco subs built in Colombia are now being found in places like the Solomon Islands, often empty after their cargo has been offloaded at sea. These vessels can travel thousands of kilometers with large loads while staying difficult to detect. Organised crime groups in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific play a key role in receiving and distributing these shipments. The Comanchero motorcycle club is believed to be heavily involved, helped by Australia’s 501 deportation policy which has relocated many members and associates to New Zealand and Pacific nations. These deportees brought experience, contacts and knowledge that allowed them to rebuild networks and form alliances with local groups. Some Pacific countries are now developing their own drug markets and are facing pressure on law enforcement and governance. Authorities across the region are working together and increasing patrols, but the Pacific is vast and resources are limited. High demand and high street prices in Australia and New Zealand make this route profitable, and cartels continue to refine vessel design and smuggling methods to avoid detection. Follow Grid Sparta on Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GridSparta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GridSparta Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/GridSparta Reditt: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gridsparta