San Diego coast guard intercept more than 18,000lbs worth of cocaine worth $239million in six separate drug busts in one month – with largest seizure from a narco-submarine

In just one month, the Coast Guard intercepted more than 18,000 pounds of cocaine worth $239 million in six separate drug busts, the largest of which was stolen from a narco-submarine.

The drugs were unloaded in San Diego this week after they were seized in November during operations off the coast of Mexico, Central America and South America by two Coast Guard ships.

The largest drug seizure occurred on a drug submarine. The cocaine weighed more than 5,500 pounds and was seized by the Coast Guard ship Waesche on Nov. 20, according to a USCG statement.

“Our latest seizure of a semi-submersible was notable because it was the first semi-submersible to be seized in the Eastern Pacific in more than three years,” said Capt. Robert Mohr, commander of the Vaesche.

“I am extremely impressed by the dedication of the crew throughout this dynamic patrol. They have overcome many challenges through collective hard work, ingenuity and positivity to get us going after these cartels and their dangerous drugs.

The drugs were unloaded in San Diego this week after they were seized during operations off the coast of Mexico, Central America and South America by two Coast Guard ships (one of which is pictured above, the Waesche) in November.

The largest drug seizure occurred on a drug submarine. The cocaine weighed more than 5,500 pounds and was seized by the Coast Guard ship Waesche on November 20 (pictured above), according to a USCG statement.

“A successful patrol like this is rewarding and leads to improved retention and recruitment because everyone feels a sense of accomplishment.”

The Waesche is a 418-foot national security cutter used for national security offshore.

The second Coast Guard ship responsible for the cocaine seizure is called Active and is primarily designed for law enforcement and search and rescue missions. In two of the six operations, Active brought home 4,000 pounds of drugs.

In total, the Coast Guard has seized more than 40 tons of cocaine this year, according to officials, making it the third-largest drug seized after marijuana and methamphetamine.

The ship is one of eight in its class owned by the Coast Guard and is homeported in Alameda, California.

“I am proud of the unity of effort shown by USCG members aboard the USCG Cutter Vaeshe and our partners in preventing these drugs from entering our country through the seas,” said Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson (pictured above) , Commander, US Coast Guard Pacific Region

“I am proud of the unity of effort shown by U.S. Coast Guard members aboard the USCG Cutter Vaeshe and our partners in preventing these drugs from entering our country through the seas,” said Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard. . Protection of the Pacific region.

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California Tara McGrath also thanked the Coast Guard.

She said: “The significance of keeping so much cocaine from reaching our shores and streets is without a doubt life-changing.

“Without these 9 tons of cocaine on American streets, fewer people will have access to this toxic poison, and hundreds of millions of dollars will be kept out of cartel coffers.

“The crew of Vaesha and the entire U.S. Coast Guard should be commended for protecting our country from the devastation, violence and addiction that cocaine brings to our communities.”