Fort Lauderdale, FL - The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 8,000 pounds of cocaine worth $91 million at Port Everglades on Monday.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell delivered approximately 8,000 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding $91 million, to Port Everglades on Monday.
The narcotics were intercepted during operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to official reports.
The seizures were the result of two separate interdictions in the eastern Pacific, where the Cutter Campbell's crew intercepted vessels suspected of smuggling activities.
Details regarding the individuals involved or the specific circumstances of the seizures have not been disclosed by authorities.
The United States Coast Guard Southeast announced the arrest on X (formerly Twitter), writing "#DrugBust ❌❄️ @USCG Cutter Campbell’s crew offloaded approx. 8,000lbs of cocaine worth more than $91.3M @PortEverglades , Mon., as a result of 2 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. @TheJusticeDept"
The operation underscores the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard to combat drug trafficking and prevent illegal narcotics from reaching American shores.
The eastern Pacific Ocean remains a significant transit zone for drug smuggling operations targeting the United States.
The offloading at Port Everglades highlights the critical role of South Florida ports in the nation's drug interdiction strategy.
The U.S. Coast Guard continues to collaborate with international and domestic partners to enhance maritime security and disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the country.
No further information has been provided regarding potential arrests or the origins of the seized cocaine.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details at this time.