Fishing vessels intercepted carrying 9,000 pounds of cocaine.
U.S. Coast Guard crews on two cutters based in Alameda, California, recently intercepted three ships in the eastern Pacific carrying a total of over 9,000 pounds of cocaine. The estimated value of the narcotics seized is $156 million. Nine suspected traffickers were also arrested during the operations.
Commanding Officer Captain Blake Novak said, “Cartels are cunning and sophisticated, and this is a dynamic environment, which required interagency and international coordination which yielded results. I am proud of our crew, but these successes would not be possible without our Central and South American partnerships.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- That the Coast Guard would continue to be effective against smugglers.
- That God will protect the U.S. personnel preventing illicit drugs from entering the nation.
- For Americans who are addicted to opioids.
Sources: Military.com, SouthCom.mil
