U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $510M in Drugs, Targets Major Cartels

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the seizure of approximately $510 million worth of illegal narcotics, including over 44,000 pounds of cocaine and nearly 4,000 pounds of marijuana, during a press conference at Port Everglades, Florida. The operation, involving the U.S. Coast Guard, targeted major drug trafficking organizations, specifically the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels, and resulted in multiple interdictions and sealed indictments against 11 individuals. Bondi emphasized that this operation represents a significant blow to the financial operations of these cartels, underlining the Trump administration's commitment to combating drug trafficking and addressing the nation's addiction crisis. The Coast Guard's successful interdiction involved advanced technology, including drones, and highlights interagency cooperation in securing U.S. borders. Bondi described the operation as a critical effort to save American lives by preventing the distribution of these drugs across the country. The Trump administration has categorized these cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, intensifying efforts to dismantle their operations.