Port Everglades, Florida – In one of the most significant drug interdiction successes in U.S. maritime history, the U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 49,010 pounds of cocaine valued at more than $362 million in Florida. Officials confirmed that this is the largest amount of cocaine ever seized by a single cutter during one patrol, marking a milestone in the nation’s ongoing fight against narco-trafficking networks.
Historic Coast Guard Operation Uncovered
The massive drug haul was brought ashore by the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stone, which arrived at Port Everglades earlier this week. According to officials, the seized contraband was collected during 15 separate interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, an area known as a high-traffic corridor for drug smuggling vessels.
A single cutter seizing such a large quantity is unprecedented, demonstrating the scale, reach, and coordination behind ongoing maritime counter-narcotics operations.
Crew Praised for Unmatched Performance
Coast Guard leaders emphasized the extraordinary effort behind the operation.
Capt. Anne O’Connell, commanding officer of Cutter Stone, praised her team for their outstanding execution…