The U.S. Coast Guard has seized greater than 100,000 kilos of cocaine within the Jap Pacific Ocean prior to now two months, the company mentioned Tuesday, together with narcotics from a suspected drug smuggling boat that was seen capsized within the sea.
The actions are a part of Operation Pacific Viper, which accelerated counter-drug operations within the Jap Pacific Ocean. The Coast Guard has labored with worldwide companions and despatched extra property, together with ships, plane and tactical groups, to grab boats carrying medication from Central and South America.
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) recovers bales of cocaine after a suspected drug smuggling vessel capsized within the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 17, 2025.
U.S. Coast Guard
“When we say the Coast Guard is accelerating counter-narcotics operations, we mean it. Alongside our partners and allies, our maritime fighting force is scouring drug smuggling routes in the Eastern Pacific and dismantling narco-terrorist networks,” Novak mentioned. “We are complementing the Coast Guard’s unique law enforcement authorities with cutting-edge capabilities to stop the flow of deadly drugs that threaten U.S. communities. As we mark our interdiction of 100,000 pounds, we are already working towards the next milestone.”
Coast Guard Cutter Tampa crewmembers intercept a suspected drug smuggling vessel throughout counter narcotics operations within the Jap Pacific Ocean as a part of Operation Pacific Viper.
U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. has additionally carried out a number of drone strikes on boats allegedly carrying medication. The fifth and most up-to-date strike was carried out on Tuesday, the identical day the Coast Guard introduced the drug seizure milestone. Six folks aboard the boat had been killed, in accordance with a publish from President Trump on Reality Social. In whole, 27 folks have been killed within the strikes, in accordance with figures launched by the Trump administration.
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