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Departing from South and Central America, pseudo-submarines are headed north full of drugs. These ships float about 99% under the surface of the water and carry shipments of up to 15,000 kilos of drugs.

The Ships very in size, ranging from 40 to 60 feet long and about 5 to 12 feet wide. Producing a minimal wake, they are able to avoid detection easily. The cabins are small and very dangerous with no room to stand and filling with fumes from the engine very easily.

With a large load of drugs the vessels cargo can yield upwards of 200 million. The ships cost around $500,000 to build and the crew is paid about $15,000 per trip.

Watch a video of one of the subs.