Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
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Huge cocaine haul seized amid debate over strategy
As the U.S. Coast Guard unloads $360 million in seized cocaine, debate simmers about what the best approach is for anti-smuggling tactics on the high seas. Nicole Sganga spoke to a Coast Guard commander and DEA administrator Terry Cole.
Divers in Colombia find 450 pounds of cocaine hidden underneath ship
The seizure came just days after the navy announced it had confiscated more than seven tons of drugs from two speedboats and a "narco sub."
Spain busts ring of powerful Mexican drug cartel targeted by U.S.
Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said.
13 tons of U.S.-bound cocaine seized from ferry, Panama says
It was one the biggest such hauls in Panamanian waters to date, authorities said.
Tip from U.S. leads to 6.5 tons of cocaine seized from boat off Spain
Police release video showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the alleged drug-trafficking ship.
Drugs worth nearly $1 billion seized from sailboats in Arabian Sea
A Pakistani navy ship seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command confirmed.
Coast Guard reels in cocaine from ocean after drug boat capsizes
The operation was one of several that resulted in the Coast Guard seizing more than 100,000 pounds of cocaine from ships in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Guns, drugs worth $170 million seized in raid linked to "kill team" hit
Police images showed drug packages emblazoned with a picture of a cartoon bear from the 2012 comedy "Ted." Another bag featured Chinese characters reading "smooth sailing."
Nearly 10 tons of cocaine seized from fishing boat in Atlantic Ocean
The seizure by two navy ships followed a tip-off by anti-drug and maritime intelligence authorities and British police, authorities said.
Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
1.4 tons of cocaine found floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.
Soldiers doused with gas, set on fire during mission to destroy cocaine lab
Colombia's defense minister posted video of one of the victims, calling the perpetrators "criminals and narcos who attempted to murder our soldiers."
1,116 pounds of cocaine found behind fake wall in shipping container
Three dockworkers were charged over 1,116 pounds of cocaine found hidden behind a false wall in a shipping container on the Sydney waterfront, police said.
Coast Guard offloads record drug haul in South Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded a record 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana in what officials called the largest drug seizure in its history.
Woman arrested in Bali over cocaine allegedly smuggled in sex toy
There are dozens of traffickers on death row in the country, including a cocaine-smuggling British grandmother.
Nearly 600 pounds of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment
Cocaine has been found hidden in banana shipments across the globe in recent months.
Former U.S. Embassy worker smuggled cocaine in cigarettes and sweets, DOJ says
Jairo Eliezer Arias Caceres, 35, recruited couriers to smuggle cocaine from the Dominican Republic to the United States, federal prosecutors allege.
$153 million of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment
The cocaine packages were disguised in briquettes bearing the label of a French luxury fashion brand, officials said.
Police seize ton of cocaine in high seas shootout; 3 suspects killed
Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.
Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court
Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Drone "narco sub" — equipped with Starlink antenna — seized for first time
It is the first reported discovery in South American waters of an unmanned semisubmersible vessel, Colombia's navy said.
Beachgoer finds $500,000 of cocaine in "Yosemite Sam" packaging
A beachgoer stumbled across nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine wrapped in "Yosemite Sam" packaging in Florida, authorities said.
More than $130 million in cocaine recovered from ship in London port
The drugs — valued at about $132 million — were found under containers on a vessel at London Gateway port.
Video shows "narco sub" loaded with cocaine seized in Pacific Ocean
It is the latest in a series of major drug hauls showcased by Mexico, which is under pressure from President Donald Trump to curb narcotics smuggling.
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