Cutter Thetis and the HITRON interdicted 13 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific

Publicada en 1 de junio de 20251 de junio de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MIAMI – MIAMI – The Coast Guard Cutter Thetis crew and the HITRON interdited approximately 13 tons (more than 28,500 pounds) of cocaine worth an estimated $211.3 million. The drugs were offloaded at Port Everglades. Thursday, 29, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in the Eastern Pacific by the crew of Coast Leer másCutter Thetis and the HITRON interdicted 13 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Coast Guard achieves major milestone in drug interdiction, border control operations

Publicada en 20 de marzo de 202520 de marzo de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard achieved a major milestone this week in drug interdiction with more than 36 tons, since January 21, being smuggled by drug cartels in an attempt to reach the United States. The Coast Guard’s achievement comes as U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) deployed two U.S. Navy warships to the southern border to Leer másCoast Guard achieves major milestone in drug interdiction, border control operations[…]

Policía Nacional and Guardia Civil seized more than 1 ton of cocaine in Galicia

Publicada en 22 de enero de 202523 de enero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

A joint Spanish operation conducted by Policía Nacional and Guardia Civil finished with the seizure of over 1 ton (specifically 1100 kg) of cocaine in Galicia, in the town of Vilanova de Arousa (Pontevedra). By the end of 2024, there had been intelligence indicating that a go-fast type of vessel would depart from Galicia, with Leer másPolicía Nacional and Guardia Civil seized more than 1 ton of cocaine in Galicia[…]

USCGC Seneca and HITRON crews returns after counter-drug patrol

Publicada en 21 de noviembre de 202421 de noviembre de 2024 por Hugo Ramos

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The USCGC Seneca (WMEC 906) with a HITRON detachment MH-65 Dolphin returned to home, Oct. 30, following a 61-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. During the deployment, Seneca’s crew conducted law enforcement operations on the high seas to disrupt illegal narcotics smuggling. Patrolling in support of Joint Interagency Task Force Leer másUSCGC Seneca and HITRON crews returns after counter-drug patrol[…]

Coast Guard offloaded more than 13 tons of cocaine in San Diego

Publicada en 20 de noviembre de 202420 de noviembre de 2024 por Hugo Ramos

SAN DIEGO — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) offloaded more than 13 tons of cocaine, with an estimated value of $335.8 million. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in San Diego.  The offload is a result of eleven separate suspected drug smuggling vessel interdictions or events off the coasts of Mexico and Central and Leer másCoast Guard offloaded more than 13 tons of cocaine in San Diego[…]

Aduanas seized 4 tons of cocaine seized NE of Canary Islands

Publicada en 10 de octubre de 202410 de octubre de 2024 por Admin

October 4, 2024. — Aduanas (Spanish Customs Surveillance Service of the Tax Agency), within the framework of the «Pascal-Lino 2024» operation carried out jointly with Douane (French Customs), has intercepted 130 nautical miles from Lanzarote (Canary Islands) the cargo ship Ras, with 70 meters long and flying the flag of Tanzania, which according to initial estimates Leer másAduanas seized 4 tons of cocaine seized NE of Canary Islands[…]

Customs locates sailboat with 4.5 tons of hashish off Cartagena

Publicada en 2 de octubre de 20242 de octubre de 2024 por Admin

October 2, 2024, Operation of the Spanish Tax Agency. — The Customs Surveillance Service (Vigilancia Aduanera) of the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) has intervened in waters south of Cartagena a sailboat that was transporting (according to initial estimates) more than 4.5 tons of hashish. The operation, which took place in the Southern Mediterranean, also led Leer másCustoms locates sailboat with 4.5 tons of hashish off Cartagena[…]

USCGC Escanaba and HITRON crews complete anti-drug patrol

Publicada en 29 de agosto de 202430 de agosto de 2024 por Admin

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the USCGC Escanaba (WMEC 907) and a HITRON MH-65 Dolphin detachment returned home following a 46-day anti-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Wednesday, August 28, 2024. While deployed, crew members supported the Coast Guard Eleventh District, headquartered in Alameda, California, and Joint Interagency Task Force – South, headquartered Leer másUSCGC Escanaba and HITRON crews complete anti-drug patrol[…]