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USCG seizes 14,000 pounds of marijuana, 3,660 pounds of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean

USCG seizes 14,000 pounds of marijuana, 3,660 pounds of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean

19/04/19

The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Bear offloaded about 14,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $12.5 million wholesale and 3,660 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $50 million wholesale, on April 18 at Port Everglades seized in international waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Several US agencies from the Departments of Defense, Justice and Homeland Security take place in the effort to mitigate transnational organized crime.

Marijuana use incompatible with sea service despite legalization

Marijuana use incompatible with sea service despite legalization

17/04/19

Despite the fact that marijuana has become at least partially legal in 35 US states, the US Coast Guard says that dangerous drug use disrupts or destroys the careers of hundreds of professional mariners. This threatens safety throughout the maritime transportation system at the same time. Mariners must avoid using marijuana or any products derived from marijuana that may contain THC, such as CBD oil, USCG highlighted.

Twelve arrested for smuggling cocaine on cruise ship

Twelve arrested for smuggling cocaine on cruise ship

03/04/19

UK police has arrested a total of twelve people in Madeira on 24 March, as part of an investigation into drug smuggling on a cruise ship. The twelve individuals were detained after the cruise ship MSC Opera arrived into Funchal from the Caribbean.

US CBP stops $17 million drug shipment

US CBP stops $17 million drug shipment

01/04/19

Agents from US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations facilitated the seizure of over three tons of drugs in late March 2019. Namely, a Navy ship discovered 6,100 pounds of marijuana destined for the US, on board a panga-style vessel off the coast of Central America. The US Coast Guard and Navy teams seized the narcotics and sank the vessel as a danger to navigation.

US Court sentences man to four years for Seaman’s Manslaughter

US Court sentences man to four years for Seaman’s Manslaughter

19/03/19

US Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that a 30-year-old man from Cushing, Maine was sentenced in US District Court by Judge D. Brock Hornby to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for Seaman’s Manslaughter for causing the death of two crewmen who were then 26 and 15 years old. The man pleaded guilty on September 25, 2018.

Authorities seize $77 million worth of cocaine at Port of New York/New Jersey

Authorities seize $77 million worth of cocaine at Port of New York/New Jersey

12/03/19

Port of New York and New Jersey authorities have seized around 3,200 pounds of cocaine, worth $77 million. According to the authorities, this is the largest cocaine seizure at the port in the last 25 years, and the second largest ever. The drugs were found on board a shipping container that entered the US from Buenaventura, Colombia, during February.

USCG charges members over alleged illicit drug activity

USCG charges members over alleged illicit drug activity

27/02/19

The US Coast Guard announced it has initiated criminal proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military Justice against 12 members, most of whom are assigned to various Coast Guard units in Kodiak, Alaska, for allegedly using illegal drugs.

USCG eradicates over 200,000 illegal marijuana plants in the Bahamas

USCG eradicates over 200,000 illegal marijuana plants in the Bahamas

25/02/19

On Wednesday February 6, 2019, a US Coast Guard forward deployed MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Operation Bahamas, Turks & Caicos recognized what appeared to be a strong scent of marijuana while flying over Andros Island on a joint narcotic interdiction patrol. About 460,000 pounds of marijuana was destroyed during the mission.

Police seize 3.3 tonnes of cocaine from ship off Portugal

Police seize 3.3 tonnes of cocaine from ship off Portugal

18/02/19

Portugal’s authorities seized 3.3 tonnes of cocaine and arrested 11 people off the country’s Atlantic coast, after boarding a drug smuggling ship on the high seas, 150 nautical miles off the country’s coast. The seizure is estimated to to be worth around $148 million at European street prices.

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