MASSIVE Florida Drug BUST—Coast Guard’s $517.5 MILLION Haul Rocks Sunshine State!
In a jaw-dropping seizure that has cartels reeling, federal agents just pulled off a major drug bust at a bustling Florida port. 🌐 #News #FortLauderdaleFL #Florida #Crime
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The sun-soaked docks of Port Everglades in Broward County, Florida became center stage for an unprecedented drug bust Thursday, as U.S. Coast Guard crews unloaded a mountain of cocaine and marijuana worth a staggering $517.5 million. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stood watch as teams hauled in the massive catch – a whopping 45,600 pounds of illegal substances that won’t be hitting American streets.
Operation Deep Blue Strike
In a series of 14 high-stakes operations across the eastern Pacific Ocean, the crews of Coast Guard cutters Stone and Mohawk played an intense game of cat-and-mouse with suspected traffickers.
The result? A seizure so massive it’s making waves through international crime circles.
White House Weighs In
The operation falls squarely within President Donald Trump’s intensified border security campaign, with Secretary Noem praising the administration’s aggressive stance on drug trafficking.
The Coast Guard has tripled its presence along the southern border since January, responding to the president’s national emergency declaration.
Eyes in the Sky
Recent aerial surveillance missions reveal the intensity of these operations, with Coast Guard pilots conducting marathon six-hour patrols over the Caribbean’s vast blue expanse.
Flying out of Miami, elite crews scan the waters between countless islands, playing a high-stakes chess game with suspected traffickers who dare to test American waters.
Breaking Down the Numbers
The historic haul includes:
- 45,550 pounds of cocaine
- 50 pounds of marijuana
- Total street value: Over $517.5 million
Community Impact
Secretary Noem emphasized how this massive seizure could potentially save countless lives from addiction and prevent violence in American neighborhoods.
The operation delivers a significant blow to drug trafficking organizations attempting to move their products into the United States.
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