U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Over $57 Million in Narcotics from Caribbean Sea
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over $57 million in cocaine and marijuana from the Caribbean Sea. The drugs were offloaded in Port Everglades.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 23, 2026 —
The United States Coast Guard has reported the seizure of illicit narcotics valued at over $57 million from international waters in the Caribbean Sea. The significant bust included both cocaine and marijuana.
Following the interdiction, the confiscated contraband was brought ashore and offloaded at Port Everglades. This operation is part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs through maritime routes.
Specific details regarding the timeline of the seizure, the name of the Coast Guard cutter involved, or the suspected origin and destination of the narcotics were not immediately available. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for maritime law enforcement and interdiction operations in its area of responsibility, which includes vast stretches of the Caribbean Sea known for transnational criminal activity.
The exact weight and breakdown of the cocaine and marijuana seized were not provided. Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drug interdiction may be ongoing. The value of $57 million represents an estimated street value of the confiscated substances.
Port Everglades, located in Broward County, Florida, frequently serves as a point of offload for narcotics seized by U.S. law enforcement agencies operating in the region. These offload events are typically coordinated to transfer evidence and suspects for prosecution and to manage the disposal of seized contraband.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Suter on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
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