Monday, March 15, 2010

A Staggering Reality

The Real Staggering Reality of this bust is that the organization that is behind this shipment, can reconcile on its books, a 1,000kg inventory glitch.  Both from a revenue and supply perspective, the organization will not be paid and they must "re-manufacture" that quantity of product, all without letting any other part of their operations falter.  


Of course there is the fact that this might cause a slight delay or shortage in supplies on the market side.  The staggering reality is that it will likely be rather short lived supply glitch.  None of this acknowledges the simple illegality and vast hurt that such distribution brings to so many, that goes without saying.  But it is a recognition of and testament to the depth and strength of these organizations.  As the piece cites -  " .... and I can guarantee that it won't be the last."  


The recent killings of diplomatic officials, and the escalating frequency and events of criminal behaviour is troubling.  This is not a war won by anyone anytime under any conditions.  Social policies?  Societal expectations?  A deep structural challenge in our modern society.


Two men charged after B.C. police intercept boat loaded with cocaine
(CP) – 45 minutes ago
PORT HARDY, B.C. — Two men have been charged after a sailboat packed with cocaine was seized at Port Hardy on Vancouver Island earlier this month.
Police found more than 1,000 kilograms of the drug aboard a 16-metre boat called The Huntress after it arrived from Panama on March 4.
Scott Pedersen, 39, of Victoria, and 38-year-old Vicente Hernandez of Mexico are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.
B.C. Solicitor General Kash Heed said Monday that the amount of cocaine shows the sheer magnitude of just one organized crime operation involved in hundreds of millions of dollars worth of the drug on the street.
"Today is a particularly bad day for business in B.C.'s organized crime world and I can guarantee that it won't be the last, thanks to the ongoing focus on intelligence-led policing to crack down on illegal drug importation and distribution," he said in a statement.
Along with The Huntress, the RCMP also seized a four-metre inflatable boat and motor and several pieces of sophisticated electronic equipment, said Staff Sgt. Dave Goddard of the RCMP's Federal Drug Enforcement Branch in B.C.
Police believe several people were involved in the smuggling effort and are appealing for information from the public to track down other suspects.

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