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https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/more-than-34000-pounds-of-seized-cocaine-offloaded-in-port-everglades/67-2df7fd9e-c0ff-4949-81ae-4440eb7b5002?fbclid=IwAR2QfUzV019BfBG7dLJ79cwCV47AkV5A83H86kSxOzhV8sv4LBBbt7D_LwcMore than 34,000 pounds of seized cocaine offloaded in Port Everglades
U.S. Coast Guard crews were responsible for seizing the smuggled drugs, worth about $466 million.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 34,000 pounds of cocaine Tuesday morning in Fort Everglades.
The load of seized drugs is worth an estimated $466 million. The drugs were seized from 21 separate suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America.
"The interdiction and disruption of more than 17 tons of cocaine is a result of the collaboration and coordination of multiple Coast Guard and interagency assets to address the complex maritime challenge of Transnational Criminal Organizations, said Cmdr. Michael Sharp, commanding officer of the cutter Forward.
Cmdr. Sharp said he was extremely proud of all the women and men who made the mission successful.
"It is a direct reflection of how the U.S. Coast Guard delivers mission excellence anytime, anywhere," Sharp added.
The load of seized drugs is worth an estimated $466 million. The drugs were seized from 21 separate suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America.
"The interdiction and disruption of more than 17 tons of cocaine is a result of the collaboration and coordination of multiple Coast Guard and interagency assets to address the complex maritime challenge of Transnational Criminal Organizations, said Cmdr. Michael Sharp, commanding officer of the cutter Forward.
Cmdr. Sharp said he was extremely proud of all the women and men who made the mission successful.
"It is a direct reflection of how the U.S. Coast Guard delivers mission excellence anytime, anywhere," Sharp added.
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What about that wall? (Original Post)
Sancho
Feb 2019
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guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)1. Clearly we need trillions to construct a floating extension of the wall,
and send the bill to Mexico.
mokawanis
(4,440 posts)2. Thank you for that comment
it was right on target and made me lol.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)3. Thank you.
But in GOP crazy world, I expect someone to suggest this.