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Coast Guard Seizes $275 Million Cocaine in Major Bust

2/14/2025

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In a significant blow to drug trafficking, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche delivered over 37,000 pounds of cocaine, worth an astounding $275 million, to San Diego. This impressive haul resulted from 11 daring interdictions conducted between December and February along the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America, showcasing a united front against the drug trade in the Eastern Pacific.

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In a significant blow to drug trafficking, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche delivered over 37,000 pounds of cocaine, worth an astounding $275 million, to San Diego. This impressive haul resulted from 11 daring interdictions conducted between December and February along the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America, showcasing a united front against the drug trade in the Eastern Pacific.