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DogMan · 61-69, M
2. What independent reporting found: many crews were low‑level operators or fishermen
Investigations by AP, PBS, NPR and other outlets found that while some boats were indeed used to smuggle drugs, the people killed were often crewmembers recruited for single runs—fishermen, day laborers and drivers earning a few hundred dollars—rather than identifiable cartel commanders or “narco‑terrorist” leaders
Also, these are NOT fishing boats. Fishing boats do not have four 400 horsepower motors.
Also many of the boats are made from a special polymer material so they can avoid radar.
Investigations by AP, PBS, NPR and other outlets found that while some boats were indeed used to smuggle drugs, the people killed were often crewmembers recruited for single runs—fishermen, day laborers and drivers earning a few hundred dollars—rather than identifiable cartel commanders or “narco‑terrorist” leaders
Also, these are NOT fishing boats. Fishing boats do not have four 400 horsepower motors.
Also many of the boats are made from a special polymer material so they can avoid radar.



