US EditionUSS Gravely Captures Hundreds of Pounds of Cocaine Worth over $13 Million
- The USS Gravely, based in Norfolk, intercepted over 850 pounds of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea on May 25 following the boarding of a vessel of interest.
- This interdiction took place during an operation aimed at combating narcotics smuggling, unauthorized border crossings, and cross-border criminal activities, with the Gravely having been active in the Gulf since March 15.
- The USS Gravely’s search and seizure team found 19 bales of cocaine onboard, reflecting coordinated efforts with Coast Guard personnel to secure national borders.
- A Navy spokesperson valued the narcotics at a street price of $13.6 million, while Vice Adm. Doug Perry called it "an excellent example of that teamwork."
- This seizure highlights ongoing naval efforts to disrupt drug smuggling routes and strengthen border security through joint maritime operations.
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Daily PressNorfolk-based USS Gravely captures hundreds of pounds of cocaine worth over $13 million
The Norfolk-based USS Gravely last week seized more than 850 pounds of narcotics while in the Caribbean Sea. The ship’s search and seizure team had boarded a “vessel of interest” on May 25 and found 19 bales of cocaine, according to a news release from the Navy. A spokesperson for the Navy said the drugs had a street value of $13.6 million. “Seamless integration of U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard maritime assets (are) integral to border protectio…
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