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

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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)