Coast Guard transfers 250 kilograms in seized cocaine, 3 apprehended smugglers to the Dominican Republic authorities

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

01.16.2023

Photo by Ricardo Castrodad 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon transferred approximately 250 kilograms of seized cocaine and the custody of three apprehended smugglers to Dominican Republic authorities Jan. 16, 2023. The seized contraband and apprehension occurred during the interdiction of a drug smuggling vessel in the Mona Passage Jan. 10, 2023. The case was a collaboration between the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, the Dominican Republic National Drug Control Directorate DNCD and the Dominican Republic Navy. (Courtesy photo)

• Date Taken: 01.16.2023
• Date Posted: 01.18.2023 10:57
• Photo ID: 7592007
• VIRIN: 230116-G-G0107-1001
• Resolution: 2112x1356
• Size: 788.95 KB
• Location: DO