Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 20,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific, marking the largest at-sea drug bust in 18 years. This was part of Operation Pacific Viper, aimed at stopping drug trafficking from Central and South America to the U.S. The seizure is seen as a significant disruption to drug cartels' routes.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted over 20,000 pounds of cocaine at sea.
- This is the largest at-sea cocaine seizure in 18 years.
- The operation was part of a mission called Operation Pacific Viper.
- The Coast Guard stopped a "go-fast" vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
- Video shows Coast Guard vehicles and a helicopter taking down the vessel.
- The operation has seized over 100,000 pounds of cocaine as of October.
- President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security support aggressive drug interception efforts.
- Colombian authorities also seized more than seven tons of cocaine earlier in the week.
