US Coast Guard, Navy Seize Over $224 Million Cocaine in Pacific, Caribbean

In a series of coordinated maritime interdictions this May, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis seized over 28,500 pounds of cocaine valued at approximately $211 million in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with bales recovered from multiple locations off the coast of Mexico despite challenging weather conditions. Additionally, the USS Gravely, a Navy guided missile destroyer, partnered with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment to seize around 860 pounds of cocaine worth $13.65 million from a suspicious vessel in the Caribbean Sea. These operations demonstrate the effective integration of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard assets to combat drug trafficking as part of broader national security efforts emphasized by President Trump’s administration, which has increased funding and resources for border protection. The interdictions involved aerial reconnaissance, helicopter operations, and surface interdiction teams, highlighting the use of advanced technology and cross-agency coordination to disrupt major drug trafficking routes. Together, these seizures reflect ongoing efforts to target transnational criminal organizations and prevent illegal narcotics from reaching U.S. streets, representing significant law enforcement successes in maritime drug interdiction.