Stowaway Caught With 789 Pounds of Cocaine in Puerto Rico Harbor
The US Coast Guard announced the apprehension of a stowaway found with approximately 789 pounds of cocaine in a Puerto Rico harbor, according to CBS News. The seizure represents a major drug bust and highlights ongoing efforts to interdict narcotics trafficking through Caribbean maritime routes.
The operation underscores the scale of drug smuggling operations targeting US territories in the Caribbean, which serve as key transit points for cocaine moving from South America to the US mainland. Authorities continue to invest in maritime surveillance and interdiction capabilities to combat the flow of illegal drugs through the region. Details about the stowaway's identity and the vessel involved are part of an ongoing investigation.
The operation underscores the scale of drug smuggling operations targeting US territories in the Caribbean, which serve as key transit points for cocaine moving from South America to the US mainland. Authorities continue to invest in maritime surveillance and interdiction capabilities to combat the flow of illegal drugs through the region. Details about the stowaway's identity and the vessel involved are part of an ongoing investigation.