Coast Guard, CBIG, DEA authorities seize $30 million in cocaine, apprehend 3 suspected smugglers from go-fast in the Eastern Caribbean [Image 3 of 3]

SAINT THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS, US

12.11.2018

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

A Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos crewmember assists with embarking 2,606 pounds of cocaine that were seized following the interdiction of a go-fast and the apprehension of three suspected smugglers Dec. 11, 2018, approximately 95 nautical miles northeast of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The interdiction was the result of Operation Full Court Press, a Department of Homeland Security multi-agency initiative to disrupt Transnational Criminal Organizations within the maritime approaches to the southeastern United States.

• Date Taken: 12.11.2018
• Date Posted: 12.14.2018 19:45
• Photo ID: 4976386
• VIRIN: 181211-G-G0107-1003
• Resolution: 743x416
• Size: 72.54 KB
• Location: SAINT THOMAS, VI