Coast Guard interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel, seizes $1.3M in narcotics [Image 2 of 2]

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

02.21.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

Narcotics seized during an interdiction of a suspected drug smuggling vessel 8 miles off Miami, Florida, Feb. 21, 2026. The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge’s crew interdicted the vessel which contained approximately 17 pounds of marijuana and 174 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $1.3 million. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 02.21.2026
• Date Posted: 02.27.2026 12:13
• Photo ID: 9540360
• VIRIN: 260221-G-G0107-1002
• Resolution: 3024x4032
• Size: 3.5 MB
• Location: MIAMI, FLORIDA, US