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Old 22-08-2013, 17:14   #1
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Almost 750kg Cocaine on Yacht in Vanuatu

Holy s..t, australian federal police have just announced they have seized a yacht in Vanuatu that had 750kg imbedded in its keel and concreted into engine compartments. Apparently the yacht was for sale, think it was named "Mirage" anyone follow this boat across the Pacific as probably came that way.

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Old 22-08-2013, 17:33   #2
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Next big thing will be people 'mining' their keels for possible booty!
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Next big thing will be people 'mining' their keels for possible booty!
I'd do a LOT for the possibility of booty.
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I'd do a LOT for the possibility of booty.
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My booties better.........
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Re: Almost 750kg Cocaine on Yacht in Vanuatu

I think you mean boo-tay.

But seriously, 750 keys? That's a lot of nose candy.
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Re: Almost 750kg Cocaine on Yacht in Vanuatu

the lesson here is to use vinylester or orthophthalic resin when laying up your booty, or it may delam on you. those boatyard employees love to sniff a lil ballast i hear.
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Re: Almost 750kg Cocaine on Yacht in Vanuatu

Bet someone dropped a dime on those guys.
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personal use?
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Yeah well the ozzie customs didnt find this through hard work and guile, snitched!
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Re: Almost 750kg Cocaine on Yacht in Vanuatu

yacht's name is SCOPE

read article here
750kg Of Cocaine Seized In Yacht Docked In Vanuatu... | Stuff.co.nz
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Obviously the yacht was setup for single handing. It's tough keeping 7/24 watch on those long passages.
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Re: Almost 750kg Cocaine on Yacht in Vanuatu

I just see it now. In future all customs and border officials arriving on your vessel for pratique will be with hammers and chisels in hand. "Don't mind if we have a look around, do ya?"
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Obviously the yacht was setup for single handing. It's tough keeping 7/24 watch on those long passages.
Don't even remotely get your point. Of course, being a solo sailor I'm interested in what you mean.
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Bet someone dropped a dime on those guys.
More likely, they dropped a dime on themselves. I'm sure these posts are getting data mined right now.
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