Massive Drug Bust: Over $239 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized in San Diego, Including from Narco-Submarine

Over 9 tons of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than $239 million, were offloaded in San Diego after being recovered by two US Coast Guard ships in separate drug smuggling events off the coasts of Mexico, Central America, and South America. The largest offload, weighing over 5,500 lbs., was found on a narco-submarine. The Coast Guard's efforts in intercepting these drugs are seen as significant in combating drug cartels and preventing the distribution of toxic substances on American streets.