Coast Guard continues to break records seizing more than 22 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Publicada en 26 de noviembre de 202526 de noviembre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MIAMI – The Coast Guard Cutter Stone crew seized more than 22 tons (specifically 22,230.5 kilos / 49,010 pounds) of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean worth more than $362 million. The drug were offloaded at Port Everglades, the past week. This offload marks the most amount of cocaine seized by a single Cutter in Leer másCoast Guard continues to break records seizing more than 22 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean[…]

Coast Guard seizes more than 45 tons of cocaine during Operation Pacific Viper

Publicada en 15 de octubre de 202515 de octubre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard has seized more than 45 tons (100,000 pounds) of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early August, averaging over 1,600 pounds (725 kilos) interdicted daily. These drug seizures, and the apprehension of 86 individuals suspected of drug-trafficking, were the result of 34 interdictions Leer másCoast Guard seizes more than 45 tons of cocaine during Operation Pacific Viper[…]

Coast Guard interdicted 5,8 tons of narcotics during Operation Pacific Viper

Publicada en 3 de octubre de 20253 de octubre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MIAMI – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca offloaded approximately 5,8 tons (12,750 pounds) of narcotics (cocaine and marijuana) interdicted during Operation Pacific Viper. The drugs, with an approximate street value of $94.5 million, were offloaded in Port Everglades on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Cutter Seneca was deployed in support of Operation Pacific Viper. Leer másCoast Guard interdicted 5,8 tons of narcotics during Operation Pacific Viper[…]

Coast Guard Sector Guam honors Global Search and Rescue Day

Publicada en 10 de septiembre de 202512 de septiembre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir. U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam Today, September 10, 2025, marks the first World Search and Rescue Day to commemorate SAR services and their life-saving mission. In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where Coast Guard operations safeguard homeland security, ensure defense readiness, enforce border control, Leer másCoast Guard Sector Guam honors Global Search and Rescue Day[…]

USCGC Tampa crew offloads 1,7 tons of drugs in Port Everglades

Publicada en 9 de mayo de 20259 de mayo de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Tampa ended Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale with the offload of approximately 1,7 tons (3,750 pounds) of cocaine and marijuana, worth an estimated $12.3 million, at Port Everglades. Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of two interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crew of USS Leer másUSCGC Tampa crew offloads 1,7 tons of drugs in Port Everglades[…]

USCGC Mohawk returns after counter-drug patrol in Pacific Ocean

Publicada en 25 de marzo de 202525 de marzo de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

KEY WEST, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to their home port in Key West following a 70-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. March 16, 2025. Mohawk deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) and Operation Martillo, where crew members conducted counter-drug missions Leer másUSCGC Mohawk returns after counter-drug patrol in Pacific Ocean[…]

Coast Guard offload over $517.5 million in illicit drugs

Publicada en 21 de marzo de 202521 de marzo de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MIAMI – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone offloaded approximately 45,600 pounds (20,7 tons) of illicit drugs worth more than $517.5 million at Port Everglades. Thursday, March 20, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of 14 interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and 35 suspected smugglers were transferred ashore Leer másCoast Guard offload over $517.5 million in illicit drugs[…]

USCGC Campbell seized more than 3.6 tons of cocaine

Publicada en 6 de febrero de 20259 de febrero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

NEWPORT, R.I.  — The crew of USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport following a 63-day multi-mission patrol to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean with more than 3.6 tons in cocaine seized. Monday, February 3, 2025. USCGC Campbell deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) to advance Leer másUSCGC Campbell seized more than 3.6 tons of cocaine[…]

Coast Guard rescue 5 boaters off Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Publicada en 4 de febrero de 20254 de febrero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier rescue five boaters from a disabled vessel 13 nautical miles off Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Saturday afternoon. February 1, 2025. Rescued are four men and a woman, who came into distress after their 18-foot recreational vessel Michelle Marie II became disabled in eight-foot seas Leer másCoast Guard rescue 5 boaters off Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico[…]

USCGC Venturous and HITRON crews return after anti-drug patrol

Publicada en 16 de enero de 202516 de enero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC 625) and a HITRON detachment returned to home following a 40-day anti-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Venturous’ crew deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) and conducted counter-drug missions in the Coast Guard 11th District’s area of Leer másUSCGC Venturous and HITRON crews return after anti-drug patrol[…]