The Coast Guard has seized a drug-smuggling submarine in the Eastern Pacific carrying over $165 million-worth of cocaine.
The Coast Guard crew intercepted the 40-foot “narco sub” along with 12,000 pounds of cocaine, according to the Coast Guard. The federal officers also arrested four suspected drug smugglers that were on board the vessel.
The #Florida @USCG Cutter Valiant took down a narco sub carrying 12k lbs of cocaine in the #EasternPacific, cutting approximately $165 mil from smuggler pockets.
More info and photos here: https://t.co/mSb28nTIzF pic.twitter.com/hS5kRVtV3f
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 24, 2019
“There are no words to describe the feeling Valiant crew is experiencing right now,” said Cmdr. Matthew Waldron, of the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant, in a statement.
“Each crew member performed above and beyond the call of duty,” Waldron continued. “Additionally, we could not have successfully completed this interdiction without the love and support of our families back home, many of whom evacuated from Jacksonville this week for Hurricane Dorian. To the Valiant families, a heartfelt ‘Thank You!'”
The crew of the @USCG Cutter Seneca offloaded more than 12,000 pounds of cocaine at USCG Sector Miami.
Find out more here https://t.co/fotPCZ8bIE pic.twitter.com/6gGBebj0sS
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 20, 2019
