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Coast Guard's Operation Pacific Viper Seizes 100,000 Pounds of Cocaine

10/15/2025

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The U.S. Coast Guard launched Operation Pacific Viper in August 2025 and seized over 100,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific.
The operation has interdicted 34 shipments and arrested 86 suspected traffickers.
Rear Admiral Jeffrey Novak, U.S. Coast Guard, called the seizures a remarkable achievement as the service intensifies efforts with additional assets and partnerships.
Controversy surrounds recent strikes, citing civilian casualties in Colombia and the Trump administration's justification.

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Story summary

The U.S. Coast Guard launched Operation Pacific Viper in August 2025 and seized over 100,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific.
The operation has interdicted 34 shipments and arrested 86 suspected traffickers.
Rear Admiral Jeffrey Novak, U.S. Coast Guard, called the seizures a remarkable achievement as the service intensifies efforts with additional assets and partnerships.
Controversy surrounds recent strikes, citing civilian casualties in Colombia and the Trump administration's justification.