US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations have reported the detention of a go-fast vessel concealing 2,000 lb (907 kg) of cocaine just off the Dominican Republic. The cocaine was intercepted by ongoing multi-agency law enforcement work in support of the US Coast Guard Operation Unified Resolve and Operations Caribbean. The estimated value of the cocaine is US$30 million.
A maritime patrol aircraft initially located the vessel on 2 January 2017. Four suspected smugglers were detained along with several bales that tested positive for cocaine.
The seized contraband and detainees were transferred to Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley for transport to Puerto Rico where they were placed in the custody of the US Drug Enforcement Administration special agents for prosecution.
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US Customs
13 January 2017
