US Coast Guard Seizes 225,000 lbs of Cocaine in Operation Pacific Viper
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that Operation Pacific Viper, launched in August 2025, has intercepted over 225,000 pounds of cocaine in the eastern Pacific, preventing it from reaching American shores. The Coast Guard Cutter Bear seized 7,707 pounds over the weekend, arresting six alleged narco-terrorists and incapacitating two smuggling vessels. Separately, the Trump administration has conducted 64 military strikes against suspected drug-carrying vessels since September 2025, killing at least 191 people, amid legal concerns over possible war crimes.
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US Coast Guard Seizes Over 225,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific
The US Coast Guard announced that Operation Pacific Viper, launched in August 2025, has prevented 225,000 pounds of cocaine from reaching the United States. The milestone was reached when the Coast Guard Cutter Bear interdicted 7,707 pounds of cocaine over the weekend, arresting six alleged narco-terrorists and disabling two smuggling vessels. The Coast Guard noted this amount equals 93 million potentially fatal doses. The Trump administration has supported these efforts with controversial military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels, with the Defense Department reporting 64 strikes and at least 191 deaths since September 2025. Legal experts have raised concerns that some strikes may constitute war crimes.
Navy TimesUS Coast Guard Seizes Over 225,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that its drug interdiction effort, Operation Pacific Viper, which began in August 2025, has prevented 225,000 pounds of cocaine from reaching American shores. The milestone was reached over the weekend when the Coast Guard Cutter Bear interdicted 7,707 pounds of cocaine in the eastern Pacific, incapacitating two drug-smuggling vessels and arresting six alleged narco-terrorists. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday stated the operation continues to defeat cartels and stop the flow of deadly drugs. The Coast Guard noted that 1.2 grams of cocaine can be fatal, equating the seizure to 93 million deadly doses. The Trump administration has also conducted 64 strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since September 2025, killing at least 191 people, though legal experts have raised concerns about potential war crimes.
Navy TimesUS Coast Guard Seizes Over 225,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that its drug interdiction effort, Operation Pacific Viper, which began in August 2025, has prevented 225,000 pounds of cocaine from reaching American shores. The milestone was reached when the Coast Guard Cutter Bear seized 7,707 pounds of cocaine in the eastern Pacific over the weekend, incapacitating two drug-smuggling vessels and arresting six alleged narco-terrorists. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday stated the operation continues to defeat cartels and stop the flow of deadly drugs. The Coast Guard noted that 1.2 grams of cocaine can be fatal, equating the seizure to 93 million deadly doses. The Trump administration has supported these efforts with controversial military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since September 2025, with the Pentagon disclosing 64 strikes that have killed at least 191 people. Legal experts have raised concerns that some strikes may have constituted war crimes.
Navy TimesUS Coast Guard seizes over 225,000 pounds of cocaine in eastern Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that its drug interdiction operation, Operation Pacific Viper, initiated in August 2025, has prevented 225,000 pounds of cocaine from reaching American shores. The milestone was reached over the weekend when the USCG Cutter Bear seized 7,707 pounds of the illicit substance, bringing the total to nearly a quarter-million pounds. The operation also involved a helicopter crew that incapacitated two drug-smuggling vessels and arrested six alleged narco-terrorists. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday stated the efforts are defeating cartels and stopping the flow of deadly drugs. The article notes that 1.2 grams of cocaine can be fatal, meaning the seizure represents 93 million deadly doses. Additionally, the Trump administration and the Pentagon have conducted 64 strikes against suspected drug-carrying vessels in the region since September 2025, killing at least 191 people. Legal experts have raised concerns that some strikes may have constituted war crimes.
Military TimesUS Coast Guard seizes over 225,000 pounds of cocaine in eastern Pacific under Operation Pacific Viper
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that its drug interdiction effort, Operation Pacific Viper, has seized over 225,000 pounds of cocaine in the eastern Pacific since August 2025, preventing the drugs from reaching American shores. The milestone was reached when the Coast Guard Cutter Bear interdicted 7,707 pounds of cocaine over the weekend, arresting six alleged narco-terrorists and incapacitating two drug-smuggling vessels. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday stated the operation continues to defeat cartels and stop deadly drugs. The article also notes that the Trump administration has conducted 64 strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific since September 2025, killing at least 191 people, amid legal concerns that some strikes may have constituted war crimes.
Military TimesUS Coast Guard Seizes Over 225,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that its drug interdiction effort, Operation Pacific Viper, which began in August 2025, has prevented 225,000 pounds of cocaine from reaching American shores. The milestone was reached when the Coast Guard Cutter Bear seized 7,707 pounds of cocaine over the weekend, incapacitating two drug-smuggling vessels and arresting six alleged narco-terrorists. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday stated the operation continues to defeat cartels and stop the flow of deadly drugs. The Trump administration has supported these efforts with controversial military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific, with the Defense Department disclosing 64 strikes as of June 17, killing at least 191 people. Legal experts have raised concerns that some strikes may have constituted war crimes.
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