U.S. Coast Guard Seizes 2,380 Pounds of Marijuana Near Bahamas
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seized about 2,380 pounds of marijuana valued at $2.8 million from a smuggling vessel 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas. Ninety-seven bales were found, and three suspects were transferred to Bahamian authorities. The operation, supported by the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean initiative, highlights U.S.-Bahamas cooperation against transnational organized crime.
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Coast Guard seizes 2,380 pounds of marijuana near Bahamas
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, in coordination with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seized approximately 2,380 pounds of suspected marijuana valued at $2.8 million from a drug-smuggling vessel about 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas. The crew discovered 97 bales of marijuana aboard the vessel. Three individuals were taken into custody and transferred to Bahamian authorities for prosecution. The operation was supported by the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean initiative, which uses commercial vessels to deliver supplies and personnel to Coast Guard cutters at sea, enhancing operational endurance. Lt. Peter Fager, commanding officer of the Charles Sexton, highlighted the partnership's role in combating transnational organized crime. Vice Adm. Nate Moore emphasized the initiative's importance in sustaining fleet readiness and mission effectiveness.
Coast Guard seizes 2,380 pounds of marijuana near Bahamas
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, in coordination with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seized an estimated 2,380 pounds of suspected marijuana worth approximately $2.8 million near Great Inagua, Bahamas. The interdiction occurred about 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, where 97 bales of suspected marijuana were discovered aboard a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. Three individuals on the vessel were transferred to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for prosecution. The operation was carried out under the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean initiative, which uses commercially operated vessels to provide logistical support to Coast Guard cutters, allowing them to remain at sea longer. Lt. Peter Fager, commanding officer of the Charles Sexton, highlighted the strength of the partnership with Bahamian authorities in combating transnational organized crime. Vice Adm. Nate Moore emphasized the initiative's role in improving fleet readiness and operational effectiveness.
Coast Guard seizes 2,380 pounds of marijuana near Bahamas
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, in coordination with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seized approximately 2,380 pounds of suspected marijuana valued at $2.8 million from a drug-smuggling vessel about 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas. The crew discovered 97 bales of marijuana aboard the vessel. Three individuals were taken into custody and transferred to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for prosecution. The operation highlights the partnership between U.S. and Bahamian authorities in combating transnational organized crime. The article also notes the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean initiative, which uses commercial vessels to provide logistical support to Coast Guard cutters, allowing them to remain at sea longer for sustained operations.
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Coast Guard seizes 2,380 pounds of marijuana near Bahamas
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, in coordination with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seized approximately 2,380 pounds of suspected marijuana valued at $2.8 million from a drug-smuggling vessel about 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas. The crew discovered 97 bales of marijuana aboard the vessel. Three individuals were taken into custody and transferred to Bahamian authorities for prosecution. The operation was supported by the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean initiative, a program using commercial vessels to deliver supplies and personnel to Coast Guard cutters at sea, enhancing fleet endurance. Lt. Peter Fager, commanding officer of the Charles Sexton, highlighted the partnership's role in combating transnational organized crime and protecting maritime borders.
Coast Guard seizes 2,380 pounds of marijuana near Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, in coordination with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seized an estimated 2,380 pounds of suspected marijuana worth approximately $2.8 million near Great Inagua, Bahamas. The interdiction occurred about 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, where 97 bales of suspected marijuana were discovered aboard a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. Three individuals on the vessel were transferred to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for prosecution. The operation was carried out under the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean initiative, which uses commercially operated vessels to provide logistical support to Coast Guard cutters, allowing them to remain at sea longer. Lt. Peter Fager, commanding officer of the Charles Sexton, highlighted the strength of the partnership with Bahamian authorities in combating transnational organized crime and protecting maritime borders.
Coast Guard seizes 2,380 pounds of marijuana near Bahamas
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, in coordination with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seized an estimated 2,380 pounds of suspected marijuana worth approximately $2.8 million near Great Inagua, Bahamas. The crew boarded a suspected drug-smuggling vessel about 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, discovering 97 bales of marijuana. Three individuals aboard the vessel were transferred to Bahamian authorities for prosecution. The operation was supported by the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean initiative, which uses commercially operated vessels to deliver supplies and personnel to Coast Guard cutters at sea, enhancing fleet endurance. Lt. Peter Fager, commanding officer of the Charles Sexton, emphasized the strength of the U.S.-Bahamas partnership in combating transnational organized crime. Vice Adm. Nate Moore highlighted the initiative's role in improving operational efficiency and fleet readiness.