Drug Interdiction; 40 miles south of Dominican Republic
40 miles south of Dominican Republic | 2016-Mar-08
Initial Notification: On March 8, 2016, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding scuttling considerations for an interdicted drug smuggling vessel 40 miles south of the Dominican Republic.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | Diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 2500 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 16° 30.00′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 71° 13.80′ West |