Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns home after interdicting $91M in illicit narcotics during Eastern Pacific Ocean patrol

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 02/05/2025 04:00 PM EST

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Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns home after interdicting $91M in illicit narcotics during Eastern Pacific Ocean patrol
02/05/2025 03:31 PM EST

NEWPORT, R.I.  — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport, Monday, following a 63-day multi-mission patrol to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean. Campbell deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) to advance the primary mission of interdicting illegal narcotics in known drug trafficking zones. Campbell’s crew conducted maritime safety and security missions while working to detect, deter and intercept drug-smuggling vessels.
A U.S. Coast Guard crew member from USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) apprehends two suspected drug smugglers in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Dec. 31, 2024. The interdiction of the go-fast vessel yielded more than 4,017 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of over $45.5 million. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Campbell)