In appeal of U.S. capture of stateless drug-laden vessel in international waters, First Circuit finds that Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act (MDLEA) does not require jurisdictional nexus with U.S.

From: International Law Update | Date: March 1, 2007 | Copyright information

In April 2004, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutter DEPENDABLE encountered the M/V CONQUISTADOR in international waters, 180 nautical miles south of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The CONQUISTADOR lacked a registration number, port identification or country flag. When a USCG officer asked for the vessel's nationality, the crew claimed to be Colombian. (He also noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vessel). Upon the USCG's inquiry, the Colombian authorities stated that they do not know the nationality of the CONQUISTADOR and suggested that the USCG proceed under ...

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