Coast Guard Busts Massive Cocaine Smuggling Ring | JQJO

The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 40,000 pounds of cocaine and apprehended 36 suspected smugglers in the Eastern Pacific Ocean during Operation Pacific Viper. This month-long operation involved over a dozen interceptions, targeting drug trafficking from South America. The Coast Guard highlighted this as a significant success in disrupting drug smuggling and preventing narcotics from reaching the U.S. The operation involved coordination with international and interagency partners, utilizing various assets including cutters, aircraft, and tactical teams.