CG Cutter James offloads More Than $411.3M in Cocaine, Marijuana at Port Everglades

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CG Cutter James offloads More Than $411.3M in Cocaine, Marijuana at Port Everglades
Posted on December 16, 2020 by Seapower Staff   
 

MIAMI—The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded more than 23,000 pounds of cocaine and nearly 8,800 pounds of marijuana worth more than $411.3 million Wednesday at Port Everglades, the Coast Guard 7th District said in a Dec. 16 release. 

The drugs were interdicted in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Mexico, Central and South America, including contraband seized and recovered during 20 interdictions of suspected drug smuggling vessels by eight American and United Kingdom ships:

    Coast Guard Cutter James
    Coast Guard Cutter Seneca
    Coast Guard Cutter Reliance
    Coast Guard Cutter Legare
    Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle
    USS William P. Lawrence
    USS Gabrielle Giffords
    RFA Argus 

“This patrol highlights our crew’s continued commitment to protecting the American people from our adversaries,” said Capt. Todd Vance, James’ commanding officer. “Despite COVID, the James crew demonstrated supreme resilience, and the results of their exceptional performance are being showcased today.”

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