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Coast Guard Seizes 20,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Epic Drug Bust

12/6/2025

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The Coast Guard cutter Munro seized more than 20,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific, marking the largest seizure involving a go-fast vessel.
The operation is part of Operation Pacific Viper, which has led to nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine seized in fiscal year 2025.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration has conducted at least 22 strikes against alleged drug vessels in Latin America, despite legal concerns raised by lawmakers.
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, affirmed that these strikes will continue to combat drug trafficking.

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The Coast Guard cutter Munro seized more than 20,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific, marking the largest seizure involving a go-fast vessel.
The operation is part of Operation Pacific Viper, which has led to nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine seized in fiscal year 2025.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration has conducted at least 22 strikes against alleged drug vessels in Latin America, despite legal concerns raised by lawmakers.
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, affirmed that these strikes will continue to combat drug trafficking.