Coast Guard Seizes Over 2,300 Pounds of Marijuana in International Waters
The U.S. Coast Guard seized approximately 2,380 pounds of marijuana, valued at over $2.8 million, from a suspected drug-smuggling boat. The interdiction occurred about 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 3, 2026 —
The U.S. Coast Guard has intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing approximately 2,380 pounds of marijuana from a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. The estimated value of the seized illicit substance exceeds $2.8 million.
The interdiction operation took place approximately 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, a location within the Bahamas. The exact date of the seizure was not provided in the summary.
Details regarding the vessel, the individuals on board, or the specific Coast Guard unit involved in the operation were not immediately available. The U.S. Coast Guard has not released further information concerning the circumstances of the suspected smuggling or any subsequent legal proceedings.
This seizure represents a substantial amount of narcotics removed from circulation. The U.S. Coast Guard routinely conducts maritime law enforcement operations in international waters to combat illicit trafficking.
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