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Spanish patrol captain orders retreat from drug-smuggling speedboats

Original: “They are going to kill us.” A patrol captain in Spain orders a retreat in Europe’s losing battle against drug-smuggling

A patrol captain in Spain ordered his unit to withdraw during a confrontation with drug-smuggling speedboats, reportedly saying "They are going to kill us." The episode has drawn attention to what is described as Europe's losing battle against traffickers who use fast boats to deliver cocaine by the ton, outpacing authorities unable to intercept them.

Why now: The stark admission of police helplessness against drug traffickers highlights growing concern over cocaine smuggling in Europe.

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• “They are going to kill us.” A patrol captain in Spain orders a retreat in Europe’s losing battle against drug-smuggling speedboats that outrun authorities and deliver cocaine by the ton. : https:// on.wsj.com/4yeGpQL · WSJ · 335

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