Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton returns after counterdrug mission

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

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) returned to their homeport in North Charleston following a four-month counterdrug mission, maritime safety and security patrol in the Western Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Ocean. Friday, March 29, 2024. Patrolling in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast’s Operation Vigilant Sentry and Joint Leer másCoast Guard Cutter Hamilton returns after counterdrug mission[…]

HITRON and Cutter Thetis seized 3,7 tons of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea

Publicada en 23 de febrero de 202423 de febrero de 2024 por Admin

KEY WEST, Fla. – The crew of USCGC Thetis and a Coast Guard HITRON MH-65 Dolphin aircrew seized more than 3,7 tons in cocaine during a Caribbean Sea patrol. The Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC 910) crew returned to their homeport in Key West and the MH-65 Dolphin, from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron, crew Leer másHITRON and Cutter Thetis seized 3,7 tons of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea[…]

Coast Guard Resolute and HITRON returns with $55M in narcotics

Publicada en 30 de enero de 202430 de enero de 2024 por Admin

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Coast Guard Cutter Resolute (WMEC 620) crew and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from HITRON returned from a 60-day counterdrug patrol and offloaded approximately $55 million worth of illicit narcotics in St. Petersburg. Monday, January 29, 2024. Patrolling in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South, the Cutter Resolute crew stopped Leer másCoast Guard Resolute and HITRON returns with $55M in narcotics[…]

USCGC Escanaba and HITRON interdicts 3,5 tons in cocaine

Publicada en 21 de noviembre de 202321 de noviembre de 2023 por Admin

PORTSMOUTH, Va.– The USCGC Escanaba and a HITRON detachment returned home with 3,5 tons interdicted in cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The crew of the Cutter returned home to Portsmouth after 51-day patrol. Monday, November 20, 2023. Patrolling in support of Joint Interagency Task Force-South, Escanaba worked alongside other Coast Guard Cutters, Department of Leer másUSCGC Escanaba and HITRON interdicts 3,5 tons in cocaine[…]

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 Thetis and HITRON seized 70 million dollar in narcotics

Publicada en 21 de septiembre de 202321 de septiembre de 2023 por Admin

KEY WEST, Florida – The USCGC Thetis crew (WMEC 910) and a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from the HITRON seized 70 million dollar in narcotics during a counter-drug patrol. The Coast Guard Cutter Thetis returned homeport to Key West following a 55-day patrol in the Western Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. Friday, September 15, Leer másUSCGC Thetis and HITRON seized 70 million dollar in narcotics[…]

Coast Guard HITRON holds change of command ceremony

Publicada en 15 de julio de 202315 de julio de 2023 por Admin

JACKSONVILLE, Florida. — The Coast Guard celebrated the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) change of command. The Capt. Dan Broadhurst relieved Capt. Gregory A. Matyas as the 10th commanding officer of Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville. Friday, July 14, 2023. Rear Admiral Nathan Leer másCoast Guard HITRON holds change of command ceremony[…]

USCGC Bear and HITRON returns home with $186 million in cocaine

Publicada en 23 de junio de 202323 de junio de 2023 por Admin

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The USCGC Bear (WMEC 910) and a HITRON aircrew returned home to Coast Guard Base Portsmouth with $186 million in cocaine following a 65-day Caribbean Sea patrol. Thursday, June 22, 2023. While underway in the Coast Guard 7th District’s area of responsibility and in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South, Coast Leer másUSCGC Bear and HITRON returns home with $186 million in cocaine[…]

USCGC Alert and HITRON return with 2.6 tons in cocaine

Publicada en 18 de junio de 202318 de junio de 2023 por Admin

ASTORIA, Ore. – The USCGC Alert (Coast Guard Cutter, WMEC 630) crew and a MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from HITRON returned to homeport with 2.6 tons in cocaine after a 61-day counternarcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific. Friday, June 16, 2023. On May 26, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Marine Patrol Aircraft aircrew notified the Leer másUSCGC Alert and HITRON return with 2.6 tons in cocaine[…]

USCGC Waesche and HITRON returns with $166M in contraband

Publicada en 13 de abril de 202313 de abril de 2023 por HRL HLC

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) crew and a MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from HITRON returned home following a 90-day counter-narcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Friday, April 7, 2023. The 418-foot national security cutter and crew patrolled more than 15,000 nautical miles conducting law enforcement and search and rescue operations in international Leer másUSCGC Waesche and HITRON returns with $166M in contraband[…]