USCGC Confidence and HITRON crew returns after anti-drug patrol

Publicada en 1 de octubre de 20231 de octubre de 2023 por Admin

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The USCGC Confidence (WMEC 619) and a HITRON detachment returned home following a 62-day anti-drug patrol to the Caribbean Sea. September 20, 2023. The Cutter Confidence has its homeport in Cape Canaveral and the MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) in Jacksonville. From their homeport in eastern Florida, Leer másUSCGC Confidence and HITRON crew returns after anti-drug patrol[…]

USCGC James conducts largest narcotic offload in Coast Guard history

Publicada en 7 de agosto de 20217 de agosto de 2021 por Admin

MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter James crew offloaded approximately 59,700 pounds of cocaine and 1,430 pounds of marijuana worth more than $1.4 billion, Thursday, at Port Everglades. This is the largest narcotic offload in Coast Guard history. The Coast Guard’s strong international relationships, with key partners like Canada and the Netherlands, along with our specialized Leer másUSCGC James conducts largest narcotic offload in Coast Guard history[…]

Coast Guard crew to offload more than 26,000 pounds of cocaine, marijuana worth $390 million in San Diego

Publicada en 10 de septiembre de 202010 de septiembre de 2020 por Admin

SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL-750) is scheduled to offload more than 26,000 pounds of seized cocaine and marijuana in San Diego, Friday. The cocaine, worth an estimated $390 million, was seized in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The contraband represents 13 suspected drug smuggling vessel interdictions Leer másCoast Guard crew to offload more than 26,000 pounds of cocaine, marijuana worth $390 million in San Diego[…]

Coast Guard Cutter James offload approximately 30,000 pounds of drugs at Port Everglades

Publicada en 9 de junio de 20209 de junio de 2020 por Admin

MIAMI — The Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL-754) crew offloaded approximately 23,000 pounds of cocaine and approximately 6,900 pounds of marijuana, all worth more than an estimated $408 million, Tuesday in Port Everglades. The drugs were interdicted in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Mexico, Central and South America, and in Leer másCoast Guard Cutter James offload approximately 30,000 pounds of drugs at Port Everglades[…]

The Coast Guard Cutter Confidence seizes 1,090 lbs of cocaine from smuggling vessel off Central American coast

Publicada en 2 de junio de 20202 de junio de 2020 por Admin

ALAMEDA, Calif. – A 54-year-old Coast Guard Cutter Confidence seized approximately 1,090 pounds of suspected cocaine in mid-May with an estimated value of $18.7 million from a go-fast vessel in international waters of the Pacific Ocean off Central America. A maritime patrol aircraft spotted a suspected smuggling vessel and diverted the crew aboard the Coast Leer másThe Coast Guard Cutter Confidence seizes 1,090 lbs of cocaine from smuggling vessel off Central American coast[…]