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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 3, 2026Hillsborough

U.S. Coast Guard seizes $2.8 million in marijuana near the Bahamas

The U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Bahamian Defense Force intercepted a smuggling vessel 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, seizing approximately 2,380 pounds of marijuana. Three individuals were detained by Bahamian authorities for further prosecution following the operation.

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Why It Matters

This operation represents a collaborative maritime security effort between U.S. and Bahamian forces to disrupt illicit trafficking routes in the Caribbean.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Coast Guard seized approximately 2,380 pounds of marijuana.
  • The estimated value of the seized narcotics is over $2.8 million.
  • The interdiction occurred 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas.
  • The operation involved 97 bales of suspected marijuana.
  • Three individuals were detained and transferred to the Royal Bahamian Defense Force for prosecution.
  • The operation was a joint effort between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamian Defense Force.
  • The USCGC Charles Sexton and the HSC-Ocean provided the primary maritime and logistical support.

Who's Mentioned

organizationRoyal Bahamian Defense Force“Partner agency that boarded the vessel and took suspects into custody.”organizationUSCGC Charles Sexton“Coast Guard cutter involved in the seizure.”organizationHSC-Ocean“Homeland Security Cutter providing logistical support.”locationGreat Inagua, Bahamas“Location near where the interdiction occurred.”organizationU.S. Coast Guard“Lead U.S. agency conducting the maritime interdiction.”personPeter Fager“Commanding officer of the USCGC Charles Sexton.”