drugs


Thursday, February 5, 2026
Thermal surveillance image showing a French Navy patrol vessel intercepting a suspected drug-smuggling ship at sea, with small boats nearby during a Pacific cocaine interdiction operation
News

Back-to-Back Cocaine Seizures Top 9 Tons in French Polynesian Waters

French naval forces have intercepted 4.24 tons of cocaine off French Polynesia, marking the second major drug seizure in the territory in less than three weeks

February 5, 2026
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Stern view of the con-ro vessel BALTIC SPIRIT underway, with containers stacked on deck.
Maritime Security

Estonia Clears Russia-Bound Ship After Drug Raid

Estonian authorities released the Russia-bound Baltic Spirit early Wednesday after finding no drugs despite a helicopter-borne SWAT operation. The failed

February 5, 2026
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Monday, January 26, 2026
he word POLICE is printed on the back of a high-visibility stab-proof vest worn by local and national police officers at the scene of an incident.
News

Spain Dismantles Vast Narco-Fleet in Record Atlantic Drug Bust

Spanish authorities have dismantled what they describe as the largest cocaine trafficking network operating in the Atlantic, delivering a major blow to a

January 26, 2026
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) recovers bales of cocaine after a suspected drug smuggling vessel capsized in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 17, 2025. Seneca’s crew worked alongside interagency partners to interdict illicit narcotics in the international waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
Defense

Coast Guard’s Pacific Cocaine Haul Highlights Split Approach in Trump’s War on Narco-Terror

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it has seized more than 100,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early

October 15, 2025
Total Views: 3977

Wednesday, September 3, 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.
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
Total Views: 1143

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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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Dominican Republic seizes a record shipment of cocaine, in Santo Domingo.REUTERS/Erika Santelices
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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Monday, December 2, 2024
Cocaine seized during Operation Tyrrendor
Defense

Record-Breaking Drug Bust: Australian Authorities Seize Cocaine Worth $465 Million at Sea

Australian authorities have intercepted the nation’s largest-ever cocaine shipment, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects in a sophisticated maritime drug

December 2, 2024
Total Views: 2246

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Mexico Asks China For Help Stopping Fentanyl Shipments
News

Mexico Asks China For Help Stopping Fentanyl Shipments

By Matthew Bristow (Bloomberg) Mexican diplomats and law enforcement officials visited China last week for talks over how to curb the smuggling of chemicals

October 21, 2023
Total Views: 2868

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
An Irish Defence Force helicopter flies above the deck of the Matthew bulk carrier
Shipping

Irish Forces Raid Bulk Carrier and Find ‘Significant Quantity’ of Cocaine

Irish military forces raided the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Matthew on Tuesday and discovered a “significant quantity” of

September 27, 2023
Total Views: 18197

Saturday, June 3, 2023
Shipping

Greek Police Find 3.2 Mln Euros Of Cocaine In Banana Containers

ATHENS, June 3 (Reuters) – Police in northern Greece have seized dozens of packages of cocaine stashed in containers laden with bananas that

June 3, 2023
Total Views: 3209

Sunday, March 5, 2023
International Drug Bust Nets $677 Mln Of Cocaine Off The Coast Of South America
Shipping

International Drug Bust Nets $677 Mln Of Cocaine Off The Coast Of South America

SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) – A joint U.S. and Australian law enforcement operation busted an international drug ring after intercepting 2.4

March 5, 2023
Total Views: 23004

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Law Enforcement Busts European Drug Trafficking ‘Super Cartel’
Shipping

Law Enforcement Busts European Drug Trafficking ‘Super Cartel’

Coordinated raids were carried out this month across Europe and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against a criminal “super cartel” involved in

November 29, 2022
Total Views: 2977

Saturday, September 17, 2022
Coast Guard Offloads $475 Million In Illegal Narcotics In Miami
USCG

Coast Guard Offloads $475 Million In Illegal Narcotics In Miami

MIAMI — The crew of the USCGC Legare (WMEC 912) offloaded approximately 24,700 pounds of cocaine and 3,892 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated

September 17, 2022
Total Views: 4525

Monday, August 8, 2022
Cocaine Seized from Container Carried By Maersk Ship in Australia
Shipping

Cocaine Seized from Container Carried By Maersk Ship in Australia

Australian police have seized cocaine worth more than $195 million from a container transported by a Maersk ship in Sydney’s Port Botany. Australian

August 8, 2022
Total Views: 3140

Friday, February 18, 2022
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Over $1 Billion Worth of Drugs at Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Over $1 Billion Worth of Drugs at Port Everglades

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James on Thursday offloaded approximately 54,500 pounds of cocaine and 15,800 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $1.06

February 18, 2022
Total Views: 5686

Friday, November 26, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $504 Million Worth of Seized Drugs in Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $504 Million Worth of Seized Drugs in Port Everglades

The U.S. Coast Guard this week offloaded approximately 26,250 pounds of cocaine and 3,700 pounds of marijuana from the USCGC Hamilton, marking the largest drug

November 26, 2021
Total Views: 6006

Monday, August 31, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $228 Million in Cocaine and Marijuana Seized at Sea
Shipping News

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $228 Million in Cocaine and Marijuana Seized at Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard has offloaded seized cocaine and marijuana worth more than $228 million street value in Port Everglades, Florida. The drugs were

August 31, 2020
Total Views: 132

Monday, February 10, 2020
USCG Warns Mariners of Potential for Positive Drug Tests from CBD
News

USCG Warns Mariners of Potential for Positive Drug Tests from CBD

The U.S. Coast is warning credential mariners against the use of hemp-based CBD products that could result in a positive drug test.  The warning was

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 543

Thursday, June 6, 2019
shipping container
Shipping News

Cocaine Entering Europe in Shipping Containers Presents ‘Major Challenge’ as Seizures Hit Record

By Axel Bugge LISBON, June 6 (Reuters) – The amount of cocaine seized by authorities in Europe doubled in 2017 to reach a record 140 tonnes in a strong

June 6, 2019
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