Coast Guard Offloads Over $228 Million Worth of Drugs After Sea Raids

The US Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloaded approximately 11,500 pounds of cocaine and 17,000 pounds of marijuana, worth more than $228 million, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 27.

The drugs were seized during 13 interceptions in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea by the Coast Guard and US Navy, the Coast Guard said.

“I am extremely proud of this crew as they sailed short-handed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and delivered tremendous results,” said Cpt Timothy Cronin, commanding officer of the Hamilton. Credit: US Coast Guard via Storyful