Coast Guard offloads more than $160 million in narcotics

Coast Guard offloads more than $160 million in narcotics
A crane is used to offload interdicted narcotics in Port Everglades, Florida, March 8, 2023. The offload contained an estimated $160 million in cocaine that the Coast Guard and its partners intercepted in the international waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Rodriguez.) MIAMI — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Spencer (WMEC...

Coast Guard offloads more than $101 million in illegal narcotics

Coast Guard offloads more than $101 million in illegal narcotics
A crewmember from Coast Guard Cutter Northland offloads illegal narcotics in Port Everglades, Florida, Nov. 11, 2022.  U.S Coast Guard photo. MIAMI — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC 904) offloaded approximately 5,363 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $101 million in Port Everglades, Friday, along with 11 suspected smugglers who were apprehended to face prosecution in federal...

Coast Guard Cutter James offloads $1.06 billion in illegal narcotics

Coast Guard Cutter James offloads $1.06 billion in illegal narcotics
The Coast Guard Cutter James’ crew offloaded approximately 54,500 pounds of cocaine and 15,800 pounds of marijuana, worth approximately $1.06 billion, Feb. 17, 2022, in Port Everglades, Florida.  (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Hernandez). MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter James’ crew offloaded approximately 54,500 pounds of cocaine and 15,800 pounds of marijuana, worth...

Coast Guard completes USS Milwaukee commercial vessel investigation

Coast Guard completes USS Milwaukee commercial vessel investigation
Milwaukee — The Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan-led investigation regarding wake from the USS Milwaukee and recreational vessels off Chambers Island on Green Bay September 5, 2015, is completed. The marine casualty investigation determined that enforcement action against any of the parties involved would not forward the integrity of maritime safety and is therefore not warranted. As required by...