US Coast Guard Seizes Vessel With a Suspected $2.4 Million Worth of Marijuana

During a routine patrol, the U.S. Coast Guard detected a suspicious vessel, leading to the confiscation of suspected marijuana valued at over $2.4 million. After the vessel stopped, the crew investigated and discovered a bale field along its route, recovering 47 bales totaling 2,082 pounds. Four individuals were detained in connection with the incident.

• The U.S. Coast Guard detected a suspicious go-fast vessel during a routine patrol.
• Suspected marijuana worth more than $2.4 million was confiscated.
• 47 bales of suspected marijuana, weighing 2,082 pounds, were recovered.
• Four individuals were detained.
• Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS) and Joint Rescue Coordination Center Haiti were involved.