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USCG Tampa offloads $12.3 million in seized drugs after Caribbean bust

On April 24, 2025, the USCGC Tampa offloaded more than 3,700 pounds of cocaine and marijuana worth $12.3 million in Port Everglades after Caribbean interdictions.
These seizures were achieved through coordinated counternarcotics efforts involving the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 406, a Navy helicopter unit from Maritime Strike Squadron 50, and support from Joint Interagency Task Force-South.
The interdictions reflect increased Navy-Coast Guard integration addressing active and dangerous drug trafficking routes in the Caribbean Sea.
Cmdr. Steven Fresse praised the dedication and expertise of the ship’s crew, while Cmdr. Walter Krolman underscored the significance of joint efforts among the U.S. Sea services.
The operation demonstrates coordinated maritime efforts disrupting drug flows, supporting the Coast Guard's mission to protect U.S. Communities from transnational criminal threats abroad.

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