Coast Guard offloads nearly $510 million in illegal narcotics interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

04.08.2025

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District     

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) poses for a photo on the cutter's flight deck with contraband interdicted during their 112-day deployment, April 8, 2025. Crew members seized more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $509.9 million intercepted in the international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Weston Fortna)

• Date Taken: 04.08.2025
• Date Posted: 04.14.2025 09:43
• Photo ID: 8972527
• VIRIN: 250408-G-G0100-1001
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 6.78 MB
• Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, US