US Coast Guard Seizes 12,000 lbs of Cocaine

The U.S. Coast Guard has successfully seized over 12,000 pounds of cocaine, valued at approximately $141.4 million, during operations in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the apprehension of 17 suspects now facing federal charges in the U.S. The interdictions involved multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard cutters Valiant and Joseph Doyle, and allied forces, reflecting a concerted effort to curb drug trafficking. In a separate operation, the Coast Guard intercepted a boat near Puerto Rico carrying Russian nationals and Dominican migrants, handing them over to immigration authorities. This interception underscores the Coast Guard's increased efforts to prevent illegal entry into the U.S. as part of broader immigration enforcement. These operations highlight the Coast Guard's commitment to securing maritime borders and disrupting transnational criminal activities.