US EditionCoast Guard nets 10 tons of cocaine in one seizure
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a drug-smuggling ship in the Eastern Pacific, seizing over 20,000 pounds of cocaine, marking the largest at-sea interdiction in 18 years, officials said.
- The U.S. Coast Guard seized 10 tons of cocaine as part of Operation Pacific Viper, a major effort against drug trafficking networks.
- This record seizure highlights escalated maritime enforcement strategies designed to protect U.S. communities from the dangers of narcotics.
- The Coast Guard has intensified operations in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean in collaboration with partners to disrupt transnational criminal organizations.
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Over 20,000 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized By US Coast Guard
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The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a boat carrying more than 9,000 kilograms of cocaine this week in the Pacific Ocean. This is the largest maritime seizure in nearly twenty years.
The U.S. Coast Guard reported this weekend that the crew of the Cutter Munro vessel seized nine tons of cocaine, describing it as “the largest high seas interdiction in more than 18 years.” In a message in X, the Coast Guard said that with Operation Viper “it has accelerated counter-narcotics operations across the eastern Pacific and has achieved historic results in the fight against narco-terrorists. Our maritime combat force leads U.S. drug in…
The US Coast Guard has seized more than nine tons of cocaine from a ship, breaking the record for the largest drug seizure at sea in 18 years, officials said.
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