Coast Guard offloads more than $14 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea [Image 7 of 8]

UNITED STATES

04.12.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Walker 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

The crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Diligence recover jettisoned packages from a suspected drug smuggling vessel offshore of Puerto Oviedo, Dominican Republic, April 12, 2025. USCGC Venturous’ (WMEC 625) crew offloaded more than 1,294 pounds of cocaine and 4,012 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $14.1 million intercepted in the Caribbean Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 04.12.2025
• Date Posted: 05.02.2025 17:06
• Photo ID: 9011004
• VIRIN: 250412-G-G0107-1004
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 8.65 MB
• Location: US