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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 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 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 near U.S. maritime borders.

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 seizure involved 97 bales of suspected marijuana.
  • Three individuals were taken into custody by the Royal Bahamian Defense Force.
  • The operation utilized the USCGC Charles Sexton and the HSC-Ocean for logistical support.
  • The HSC-Ocean initiative is designed to provide rapid logistical support to fast response cutter fleets.

Who's Mentioned

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