The Carlata and the Desiree Smuggled Cocaine in Newark, New York, and Philadelphia

In April, Peruvian authorities discovered 2.4 tons of cocaine stuffed into 64 suitcases and bags aboard the Carlata. Authorities in Panama then found 1.3 tons of cocaine during a search of the Avni. A second major U.S. seizure took place on March 19th,. This time on board the MSC Desiree in Philadelphia.