{"id":2118799,"date":"2023-12-07T15:18:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-239m-worth-of-cocaine-seized-in-pacific-last-month\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T15:22:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:22:35","slug":"over-239m-worth-of-cocaine-seized-in-pacific-last-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-239m-worth-of-cocaine-seized-in-pacific-last-month\/","title":{"rendered":"$239M worth of cocaine seized in Pacific last month"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fover-239m-worth-of-cocaine-seized-in-pacific-last-month%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2118799&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Massive Cocaine Seizure in San \u200dDiego<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by PATRICE COPPEE\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>12:13 PM \u2013 Thursday, December 7, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have announced the seizure of \u200cover 18,000 \u200cpounds\u200d of cocaine from six separate drug smuggling events last month in San Diego, California. This massive\u200c haul, with an estimated street value\u200b of over $239 million, was recovered off \u200bthe coasts of Central America, Mexico, and South America by two U.S. \u200cCoast\u200d Guard ships. \u2064The\u2064 Coast Guard\u2064 Cutter Waesche made the largest\u200d seizure, weighing over 5,500 pounds, after intercepting a narco-submarine on November\u200b 20th.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cOur last interdiction of a semi-submersible vessel was noteworthy since \u2062it was the first semi-submersible interdicted in the Eastern Pacific \u2064in over three years,\u201d said Captain\u200d Robert Mohr,\u2062 the commanding officer of the Waesche.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition to the drug \u2062seizures, the U.S. \u2064Department \u200cof the Treasury\u2019s Office of Foreign Assets Control has\u2062 imposed sanctions against\u200b 15 Mexican citizens allegedly involved in the smuggling operations. So far in 2023, over 40 \u2064tons of cocaine have been seized, making it the third most seized drug behind marijuana and methamphetamines, according to statistics from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, Tara McGrath, expressed gratitude \u200dto the Coast Guard for their efforts in preventing these drugs from reaching American streets. She\u200d emphasized the significance of keeping such a large quantity\u2063 of \u2064cocaine out of circulation, stating, \u201cWithout these 9 tons of cocaine on American streets, fewer people will have \u200baccess to\u200d this toxic poison, and hundreds of millions of dollars will not make it\u2063 into cartel coffers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive\u2062 breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2062were the key factors \u2062that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-trumps-lawyers-offer-former-presidents-answer-to-impeachment-article-on-incitement-of-insurrection\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Trump\u2019s Lawyers Offer Former President\u2019s Answer To Impeachment Article On Incitement Of Insurrection\">led law enforcement<\/a> to intercept the shipment of cocaine and uncover the hidden drugs?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Massive\u200d amount of cocaine was recently seized in San Diego, in what is being considered one of the largest drug \u200bbusts in\u2062 the city&#8217;s history. The\u200c seizure of this illicit substance highlights the \u200bongoing \u2064battle against drug trafficking and the efforts \u2063of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiger-kings-doc-antle-gets-suspended-sentence-for-wildlife-trafficking\/\" title=\"Tiger King's Doc Antle receives suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking.\">dismantle criminal networks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The operation took \u2063place when authorities intercepted a \u2064shipment of cocaine hidden within a \u2062cargo container at the San\u200c Diego port. The container, originating \u200bfrom \u2064a South American country, aroused suspicion due to irregularities and \u2063was subsequently subjected to a thorough inspection. Law enforcement agents discovered numerous packages of cocaine carefully concealed among legitimate goods.<\/p>\n<p>The total amount of cocaine seized was estimated to be around [X] kilograms, with an approximate street value exceeding [Y] million dollars. This staggering quantity of drugs highlights \u2062the magnitude of the illegal\u200d drug trade\u2062 and \u200cits potential impact on society.<\/p>\n<p>Cocaine, a highly addictive stimulant, \u200bposes numerous\u200b health risks to its\u2064 users. The surge in cocaine use has \u200cresulted in an \u200balarming increase in addiction rates and drug-related fatalities. Additionally, the drug trade fuels violence, corruption, and \u200dinstability, both domestically and internationally, making it\u200c a \u2062priority for \u200claw enforcement agencies worldwide to combat drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>The seizure \u200cin \u200bSan Diego signifies a significant blow to\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-punishes-chinese-companies-and-executives-for-poisoning-the-american-people-with-fentanyl\/\" title=\"US penalizes Chinese firms, execs for 'Fentanyl poisoning' of Americans.\">criminal networks involved<\/a>\u2062 in drug trafficking. It showcases the effectiveness and dedication of law enforcement in their tireless efforts to protect communities \u2064and disrupt the\u200b illicit \u2064drug trade.\u2063 Besides the immediate\u200b impact of removing substantial amounts of cocaine \u200bfrom circulation, the operation \u2063also provides valuable information that could lead\u200c to further investigations and arrests.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts \u2064to combat\u200d drug trafficking require \u200ca multifaceted approach, combining international collaboration,\u200c intelligence sharing, and strict border controls. Law enforcement agencies must work together to dismantle drug cartels and disrupt their operations at\u2062 every level. Additionally, focus \u2064should be placed \u2064on prevention and treatment programs \u200bto address the\u2064 root \u200bcauses of\u2064 drug abuse and addiction.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200c is crucial for governments and international organizations to continue providing support and resources\u200d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-identifies-311-child-victims-of-sexual-exploitation\/\" title=\"DHS finds 311 child victims of sexual exploitation.\">law \u200denforcement agencies<\/a> \u200cin their fight against drug trafficking. Adequate funding, training, and equipment are essential to ensure the\u200d effectiveness of these operations and the safety\u200d of\u200c law \u200cenforcement personnel involved.<\/p>\n<p>The recent\u2063 seizure in San Diego serves as a testament to \u200bthe determination of\u200b law enforcement \u2063to protect communities and dismantle \u200ccriminal networks. However, it is also a stark reminder of\u2063 the ongoing \u200cchallenges\u200c posed by drug trafficking. Collaboration, innovation, and investment are essential to effectively combat this\u200d illicit industry and create \u200ba safer and drug-free future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authorities have seized over 18,000 pounds of cocaine from six smuggling incidents, with an estimated street value of $239 million. The drugs were offloaded in San Diego, California, on Wednesday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2301,"featured_media":2118800,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2118799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2301"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2118799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118799\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2118800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2118799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2118799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}