USCGC Active and a HITRON crew returns home after counter-drug patrol

Publicada en 7 de febrero de 20227 de febrero de 2022 por Admin

PORT ANGELES, Wash. – The USCGC Active (WMEC 619) and a HITRON crew returned to Port Angeles Wednesday after a 10,572 nautical miles and 55-day counter-drug deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Coast Guard Cutter Active crew and a HITRON aircrew deployed off the coast of Central America in support of counter-drug operations. Numerous Leer másUSCGC Active and a HITRON crew returns home after counter-drug patrol[…]

The largest drug interdiction of USCGC Hamilton history

Publicada en 23 de noviembre de 202123 de noviembre de 2021 por Admin

MIAMI— The largest drug interdiction in USCGC Hamilton history with 26,250 pounds in cocaine and 3,700 pounds in marijuana worth approximately 504 million dollar were downloaded yesterday, Monday, at Port Everglades. The Coast Guard’s strong international relationships, with key partners like Canada along with our specialized capabilities and unmatched authorities, allow for a unity of Leer másThe largest drug interdiction of USCGC Hamilton history[…]

Suspect pleads guilty to 2016 laser strike on Coast Guard aircrew

Publicada en 5 de octubre de 20216 de octubre de 2021 por Admin

SEATTLE — A Port Angeles-area man pleaded guilty Monday at the U.S. District Court in Tacoma for aiming a laser pointer at a Coast Guard Air Station / SFO Port Angeles MH-65D Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew in 2016. Randall Muck, 35, pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of assault on a federal officer under Title Leer másSuspect pleads guilty to 2016 laser strike on Coast Guard aircrew[…]

USCGC Northland returns after Eastern Pacific patrol, Miami drug offload

Publicada en 15 de septiembre de 202115 de septiembre de 2021 por Admin

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — USCGC Northland (WMEC 904) returned to Portsmouth Monday, following an 80-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the Coast Guard 11th District and Joint Interagency Task Force South. The Coast Guard Cutter Northland’s crew patrolled the Eastern Pacific performing counter-drug operations with the support of an aviation detachment from Leer másUSCGC Northland returns after Eastern Pacific patrol, Miami drug offload[…]

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, Customs and Border Protection seized 15 million in cocaine

Publicada en 14 de julio de 202114 de julio de 2021 por Admin

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection seized 15 million dollar in cocaine, the drug was offloaded in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos crew offloaded nearly $15 million in seized cocaine and transferred custody of two male smugglers at Coast Guard Base San Juan Leer másCoast Guard, Customs and Border Protection seized 15 million in cocaine[…]

The USCGC Tahoma returns home from 79-day counter-narcotics patrol

Publicada en 24 de junio de 202124 de junio de 2021 por Admin

KITTERY, Maine — The crew of the USCGC Tahoma (WMEC 908) returned to Kittery on Friday after a successful 79-day counter-narcotics and smuggling patrol in the Eastern Pacific. The Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma crew interdicted two vessels, seizing 7,300 pounds of cocaine, worth a combined total of roughly $105 million, and detained eight suspected drug smugglers. Leer másThe USCGC Tahoma returns home from 79-day counter-narcotics patrol[…]

USCGC Bear and HITRON crews intercept more than $140 million in drug

Publicada en 26 de abril de 202126 de abril de 2021 por Admin

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) and a HITRON team returned home to Portsmouth Sunday following an 86-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Bear’s crew interdicted three vessels, seized approximately 8,158 pounds of cocaine, two pounds of methamphetamines, as well as marijuana, worth a combined total of Leer másUSCGC Bear and HITRON crews intercept more than $140 million in drug[…]

Alameda Coast Guard cutter crews seized $156M in drugs (cocaine) in Eastern Pacific

Publicada en 17 de febrero de 202117 de febrero de 2021 por Admin

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Crews aboard two Alameda-based Coast Guard cutters interdicted three suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1 and seized more than 9,000 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $156 million. Conducting the operations were the crews of the Coast Guard Cutters Munro (WMSL 755) and Leer másAlameda Coast Guard cutter crews seized $156M in drugs (cocaine) in Eastern Pacific[…]

Coast Guard Cutter Active and HITRON interdicted 159 million of cocaine

Publicada en 23 de diciembre de 202023 de diciembre de 2020 por Admin

PORT ANGELES, Wash. – The Coast Guard Cutter Active and a HITRON Unit returned to Port Angeles Friday after interdicted 159 million in cocaine following a 46-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Dec. 18. Nicknamed “Lil Tough Guy,” the USCGC Active’s crew patrolled 10,056 total nautical miles off the coast of Central America, deployed Leer másCoast Guard Cutter Active and HITRON interdicted 159 million of cocaine[…]