Coast Guard offloads over $141 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 03/06/2025 05:15 PM EST

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Coast Guard offloads over $141 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea
03/06/2025 04:47 AM EST

MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant’s crew offloaded approximately 12,470 pounds of cocaine, Thursday, worth an estimated $141.4 million at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach. 
Crew members from USCGC Valiant (WMEC 621) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Florida, Mar. 6, 2025. The Valiant's crew secured the illegal drugs from six interdictions in the international waters of the Caribbean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg)

 

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