Massive Cocaine Bust: $239 Million Haul Seized from Narco-Submarine in Pacific

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Massive Cocaine Bust: $239 Million Haul Seized from Narco-Submarine in Pacific
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Over 9 tons of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than $239 million, were seized in six separate drug smuggling events off the coasts of Mexico, Central America, and South America last month. The largest seizure, weighing over 5,500 pounds, was recovered from a narco-submarine by the US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard's efforts in intercepting these drugs are crucial in preventing the flow of cocaine into the country and disrupting cartel operations.

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