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US Seizes Record 1 Million Pounds of Cocaine

10/2/2025

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Summary

Trump's Record Cocaine Seizure

The United States Joint Inter-Agency Task Force South (JIATF-S) reports a record 1,000,000-pound cocaine seizure in fiscal year 2025.
The seizure equates to about 378 million lethal doses.
The operation denied drug cartels over $11 billion in revenue.
President Trump intensified Caribbean counter-narcotics operations against Venezuelan networks, including the Cartel of the Suns; Maduro condemned the actions as imperialistic.

History

Historical Context

In 1989, the U.S. launched Operation Just Cause, ousting Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, a notorious drug trafficker. This operation resulted in the seizure of over 16 tons of cocaine, underscoring the U.S. commitment to combat drug cartels. The 2025 seizure of 1,000,000 pounds of cocaine highlights ongoing efforts against powerful networks, including Venezuela's Cartel of the Suns.

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Trump's Record Cocaine Seizure

The United States Joint Inter-Agency Task Force South (JIATF-S) reports a record 1,000,000-pound cocaine seizure in fiscal year 2025.
The seizure equates to about 378 million lethal doses.
The operation denied drug cartels over $11 billion in revenue.
President Trump intensified Caribbean counter-narcotics operations against Venezuelan networks, including the Cartel of the Suns; Maduro condemned the actions as imperialistic.

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