Coast Guard offloads nearly $510 million in illegal narcotics interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean
A crew member from Coast Guard Cutter James wraps a pallet of illegal narcotics in Port Everglades, April 9, 2025. James’ crew offloaded more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $509.9 million intercepted in the international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Walker)