A semi-submersible carrying almost 800kg of cocaine, including parcels stamped with a scorpion symbol, has been intercepted by the Colombian Navy. The 15m-long (50ft) "narco-sub", the first to be detected this year, was seized in Colombian waters. The navy estimated the haul was worth $27m (£21m) and said the sub was believed to be on its way to the US or Europe. Three people who were on board the craft have been arrested. The navy said it intercepted the sub travelling through the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. On board were packages of cocaine hydrochloride, many stamped with the scorpion image or labelled "Winnie" ... (full story)