US Coast Guard offloads nearly $510m in illegal narcotics interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean

The crew of the US Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC James offloaded more than 44,550 pounds (20,210 kg) of cocaine and 3,880 pounds (1,760 kg) of marijuana valued at approximately US$509.9 million in Port Everglades, Florida, on Wednesday, April 9.

James' most recent patrol resulted in 11 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the detainment of 34 suspected drug traffickers who were transferred ashore to face federal prosecution.