Rival criminal syndicates that once fought over turf are now forced into uneasy alliances, according to a BBC investigation. The uneasy cooperation stems from a sharp shortage of small boats—essential for smuggling drugs, weapons and people across borders. With limited vessels available, gangs are pooling resources, sharing routes and even coordinating logistics to keep their illicit operations running. The move signals a troubling shift in the underworld, where survival can outweigh long‑standing rivalries.
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found.
