Lying under the bright glow of two spotlights that attract swarms of mosquitoes, the 12-meter-long inflatable speedboat displays its dark and menacing bow, reminiscent of a shark’s jaws. Three outboard motors with 300 horsepower each are affixed to the stern. A blue tarpaulin conceals half of the vessel, including the control center and three rear seats. A radar sits atop a small stainless steel mast. Four helmets are attached to an iron bar, ready to protect the heads of passengers who will skim over the water at speeds of 50 knots and above. Around 50 fuel containers are neatly piled on the ground.

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