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- On March 23, 2026, authorities seized about $12 million worth of cocaine from a 26-foot boat off the north coast near Río Grande, detaining three suspects and finding more than 1,800 pounds.
- Federal authorities handle the case.
- The seizure ranks among the largest in recent years and follows other Puerto Rico busts, including 214 pounds seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in February and nearly 780 pounds in January.
