Coast Guard achieves historic milestone with offload over 76,140 lbs. in illegal narcotics at Port Everglades [Image 1 of 4]

UNITED STATES

08.07.2025

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District     

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) boarding team interdicting two go-fast vessels suspected of drug smuggling approximately 115 miles southeast of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 26, 2025. The vessels were initially detected by a maritime patrol aircraft, and Hamilton’s embarked Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) aircrew provided airborne tactical support, resulting in the seizure of more than 4,475 pounds of cocaine. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 08.07.2025
• Date Posted: 08.25.2025 13:46
• Photo ID: 9275611
• VIRIN: 250626-G-G0107-1002
• Resolution: 4032x3024
• Size: 3.13 MB
• Location: US