SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard Cutter Munro and partner vessels offloaded 29,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego that had been intercepted during a two-month operation in the Pacific, dealing a significant blow to international drug cartels.
Operating from September to October, the Alameda-based crew conducted multiple separate interdictions off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America, removing narcotics with a street value of $335.8 million before they could reach the U.S.
Captain Jim O'Mara praised his crew's precision and dedication, highlighting their critical role in maritime drug enforcement, "Every day they wake up, not knowing exactly what that day is going to bring and we lean on each other, and we lean on teamwork and persistence. We go out there and get the job done in very dangerous circumstances."
The Legend Class National Security Cutter navigated treacherous international waters, working alongside multiple federal agencies including the FBI, DEA, and Navy.
The successful mission represents more than a statistic - it's a direct intervention preventing dangerous drugs from impacting communities across the United States.