US EditionU.S. and Mexico Seize Several Tons of Cocaine in "Coordinated Operation" in Pacific Ocean
The seizure disrupted cartel operations amid US-Mexico tensions, with authorities recovering 188 packages totaling several tons of cocaine from a vessel off Clarion Island.
- On Feb 11, 2026, U.S. and Mexican forces seized about 188 packages—several tons—of cocaine from a ship off Clarion Island, roughly 680 miles from Manzanillo, Colima.
- Despite tensions, U.S. officials said cartel-linked drones forced a Texas airport closure, a claim Sheinbaum disputed, amid threats to strike Mexican drug cartels.
- The Mexican navy released images and video showing packages on a naval ship and multiple arrests, with previous seizures of 3.5 tons last summer and 3.6 tons in November 2024.
- The timing places security matters alongside trade talks as Mexico has sent nearly 100 cartel members to the U.S., including 37 in January, amid the free trade agreement renegotiation.
- Recent maritime interceptions have recovered multi-ton loads, with authorities seizing 3.5 tons last summer and 3.6 tons in November 2024 off the Pacific coast.
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How A Joint Operation By U.S. And Mexico Navy Seized Tons Of Cocaine
The United States and Mexico carried out a joint Pacific Ocean operation that seized several tons of cocaine from a vessel near Clarion Island, according to the Mexican navy. Authorities recovered about 188 packages of narcotics and made multiple arrests, though officials did not release exact figures. The coordinated bust comes as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Mexico to crack down on drug cartels, including threats of tariffs and…
In an operation led by personnel of the Ministry of Navy-Armed of Mexico (Semar), in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard, 188 packages with more than 4.5 tons of cocaine were seized that transported five people by sea.
The operation was conducted "in the framework of bilateral cooperation" in the Pacific Ocean outside Mexican territorial waters.
This unusual joint deployment takes place against the backdrop of tensions between the two countries, following the threats of US President Donald Trump to attack drug cartels by land, and following bombings by the US Army against embankments...
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