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On April 10, 2022, a significant drug bust occurred at the Puerto de la Luz in Las Palmas, where officials from the Civil Guard's Fiscal Detachment and the Special Group for Underwater Activities (GEAS) uncovered approximately 80 kilograms of cocaine. The illicit cargo was concealed within the submerged areas of the hull of the cargo vessel 'Ionic Kibou'. This ship had arrived at the port at 5:15 a.m. after departing from Paranagua on March 28 and was scheduled to continue its journey to Huelva with an estimated arrival date of April 13. The discovery came about as a result of joint surveillance initiatives orchestrated by the Civil Guard and the Tax Agency at the port. Initial observations raised suspicions, prompting a thorough inspection led by Civil Guard agents from the Prosecution and Borders Section, which ultimately activated the GEAS team in Las Palmas. After an hour-long search, divers found suspicious packages inside a grid where screws had been tampered with. Upon opening the compartment and disconnecting cables securing the mysterious cargo, agents retrieved two hidden packages. Subsequent assessments confirmed that the content tested positive for cocaine, weighing over 80 kilograms in a raw state, unwrapped and untainted by water. The Tax Analysis and Investigation Unit subsequently undertook the relevant investigative proceedings, forwarding the case to the Court of Instruction of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Guard alongside the seized substances. Meanwhile, the ship was permitted to set sail later that evening at 11:10 p.m. For further details, you can watch the report here: https://rtvc.es/descubren-80-kilos-de-cocaina-oculta-en-un-barco-en-el-puerto-de-la-luz/

A new time charter has been successfully established with a vessel delivered to Redcar from December 24 to 28. The route will take the ship via the Orinoco River, with redelivery expected in China. This charter agreement is set at a daily rate of $21,000, ensuring significant operational value.