The Coast Guard seized roughly 54,500 pounds of cocaine and 15,800 pounds of marijuana and brought the load to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where they said it was worth approximately $1.06 billion.
“We have collectively struck a significant blow to transnational criminal networks by removing 30 metric tons of drugs,” Capt. Todd Vance, commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter James, said.
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The James’s crew partnered with Panama to seize the load in the East Pacific and Caribbean Sea.
It was the largest haul the crew has ever reported.
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The seizure comes after multiple interactions in the area, according to the Coast Guard.
