drug smuggling


Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) destroys a drug smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, as part of Operation Pacific Viper.
Defense

WATCH: Coast Guard Destroys Drug Vessel, Seizes 13,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Weekend Raids

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released footage showing the destruction of a drug smuggling vessel, one of three interdictions conducted by the

September 9, 2025
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Thursday, September 4, 2025
A screen shot of video showing the alleged drugs smuggling vessel off Venezuela, as shared by President Donald Trump of Truth Social on September 2, 2025.
Defense

Was it Legal? U.S. Military Strike on Cartel Vessel Sparks Debate

The U.S. military killed 11 people aboard a vessel in the Caribbean on Tuesday that President Donald Trump said was carrying illegal narcotics and that

September 4, 2025
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The crew of USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) keeps watch over a burning vessel that was interdicted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
Defense

Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper Nets 40,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. Coast Guard has seized more than 40,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early August,

September 4, 2025
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
French Navy photo showing a boarding team approaching a suspected drug smuggling vessel off West Africa
Defense

French Navy Seizes Nearly 6 Tons of Cocaine in Major West African Drug Bust

A French Navy frigate seized 5,919 kg of cocaine valued at approximately €320 million during an operation off the coast of West Africa last Friday. The

September 3, 2025
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A screen shot of video showing the alleged drugs smuggling vessel off Venezuela, as shared by President Donald Trump of Truth Social on September 2, 2025.
News

Pentagon Chief Suggests More Operations Against Cartels Coming

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that military operations against cartels would continue, setting the stage for a sustained military

September 3, 2025
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Aerial of shipping containers, Botany Bay, Sydney
News

Port Insiders Arrested After Failed Cocaine Smuggling Operation in Sydney

Three Sydney men, including port workers with insider access, have been arrested following the seizure of 506kg of cocaine hidden in a shipping container at a

September 3, 2025
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
A screen shot of video showing the alleged drugs smuggling vessel off Venezuela, as shared by President Donald Trump of Truth Social on September 2, 2025.
Defense

U.S. Military Strikes Venezuelan Drug Vessel in Caribbean, 11 Killed in Trump-Ordered Operation

The U.S. military conducted a strike against a Venezuelan vessel in international waters on Tuesday, marking the first known operation since the Trump

September 2, 2025
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS New York (LPD 21) are underway together in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edwin F. Bryan/Released)
Navy

US Builds Up Forces In Caribbean As Officials, Experts, Ask Why

By Idrees Ali, Patricia Zengerle and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) – A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern

August 30, 2025
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Monday, August 25, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads more than 76,140 lbs of illicit narcotics at Port Everglades, Florida, on August 25, 2025
Defense

Coast Guard Offloads Record Drug Haul in Port Everglades

The U.S. Coast Guard achieved a milestone with the offload of a record 76,140 pounds of illicit narcotics, valued at $473 million, at Port Everglades on

August 25, 2025
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) returns to Naval Station Norfolk
News

U.S. Deploys Warships Near Venezuela to Combat Drug Threats

Three U.S. Aegis guided-missile destroyers will arrive off the coast of Venezuela in the next 36 hours as part of an effort to address threats from Latin

August 19, 2025
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
A view of the container terminal of the Piraeus port, in Perama suburb of Piraeus, Greece January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo
Ports

Greek Port Workers Jailed Pending Trial On Drug Smuggling Charges

ATHENS, July 25 (Reuters) – Six workers at Greece’s largest port Piraeus, arrested for allegedly participating in a gang smuggling cocaine hidden

July 26, 2025
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Friday, July 18, 2025
cargo ship
News

Greek Owner of Cocaine-Loaded Vessel Seized in 2023 Denies Charges

ATHENS, July 18 (Reuters) – The Greek former owner of a cargo ship, seized by Spain in 2023 for carrying more than four tons of

July 18, 2025
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Matthew bulk carrier underway during drug bust
News

Cartel Crew Sentenced to Prison Over Ireland’s Largest-Ever Drug Bust

Eight crew members from the bulk carrier Matthew have received prison sentences ranging from 13.5 to 20 years for their roles in Ireland’s largest

July 9, 2025
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Major Cocaine Bust: UK Border Force Seizes Record Shipment at London Gateway
News

Major Cocaine Bust: UK Border Force Seizes Record Shipment at London Gateway

In one of the UK’s largest drug seizures of the past decade, UK Border Force officers have seized cocaine with an estimated street value of £96 million (USD

July 2, 2025
Total Views: 1654

Friday, June 27, 2025
File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Shipping

Tanker Captain Catches Crew Smuggling Drugs in Belgium

The MT Scot Bremen, a Maltese-flagged product tanker operated by Turkish shipping company Scot Tankers, has become the center of a narcotics investigation

June 27, 2025
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) small boat approaches a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the Atlantic Ocean
Defense

USCGC Calhoun Makes Major Cocaine Seizure in Atlantic Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter, USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759), has seized approximately 10,000 pounds of cocaine valued

April 29, 2025
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Coast Guard Cutter James law enforcement officers board a low profile vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Jan. 7, 2025. The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $509.9 million in Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $510M in Drugs During Massive Eastern Pacific Operation

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has offloaded more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades, with the seized drugs

April 10, 2025
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Crew members from USCGC Stone (WMSL-758) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Over $500 Million in Cocaine, Marijuana from Eastern Pacific Seizures

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone has completed a major drug interdiction operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, offloading approximately 45,600 pounds of

March 21, 2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Ecuadorian Navy Seizes One Ton of Drugs from Containership Near Manta
Shipping

Ecuadorian Navy Seizes One Ton of Drugs from Containership Near Manta

The Ecuadorian Navy intercepted the containership Guayaquil Express approximately 45 nautical miles from Manta, discovering about 1,745 blocks of suspected

February 18, 2025
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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Shipping

Dominican Republic Port Seizes Record 9.5 Tons Of Cocaine

SANTO DOMINGO, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The Dominican Republic on Friday reported its largest ever cocaine seizure, saying it found some 9.5 metric tons of

December 7, 2024
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