According to Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon they represent an important aid that increases the ability to intercept the tons of cocaine of drug trafficking, to defeat crime and drug trafficking in Colombia, the main objective of cooperation with the United States.
In addition to ships, training will be provided to crews at the International Coast Guard School and the International Maritime Analysis Center for Narcotraffic (CIMCON). Four more boats will be assigned to carry out maritime interdiction operations.
Rapid reaction units are Apostle 410 T-Tops, long 41 feet (approximately 12,5 meters).
Maria Grazia Labellarte
