388 lbs of cocaine seized in the Caribbean Sea by US Coast Guard, valued at $4.3 million; 2 US citizens smugglers transferred to DEA, facing conspiracy charges.
The US Coast Guard seized 388 pounds of cocaine, valued at $4.3 million, in the Caribbean Sea and transferred two US citizen smugglers to the DEA in Puerto Rico. The operation was part of a multi-agency initiative against drug trafficking. The smugglers face serious federal charges, including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, with potential sentences ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment. This highlights the effectiveness of interagency collaboration.
October 06, 2024
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