USCG cutter Mohawk intercepts 289 kg of cocaine off the coast of Colombia
During a routine patrol south of Malpelo Island (Colombia), the crew of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) cutter Mohawk identified a suspicious sailing vessel operating without an active AIS system or navigation lights. During an inspection conducted by USCG officers aboard the vessel, approximately 289 kg of cocaine was discovered hidden below deck.
In brief
The crew of the United States Coast Guard cutter Mohawk seized around 289 kilograms of cocaine hidden below deck on a sailing vessel south of the Colombian island of Malpelo. The suspicious sailing vessel drew the attention of the patrol because it was operating without its AIS system switched on and without navigation lights. The United States Coast Guard stresses that the intervention weakens smuggling networks and limits the flow of drugs into the United States and other countries of the region.
The drug seizure marks another success in the fight against international criminal networks engaged in maritime smuggling of illegal substances. USCG operations aim not only to secure shipping routes but also to limit the influx of narcotics into the United States and other countries in the region.
The crew of the Mohawk demonstrated vigilance and professionalism, effectively carrying out law enforcement duties in international waters. Such actions contribute to increased maritime security and the fight against transnational crime. The USCG emphasizes that each successful interdiction is another step toward weakening smuggling networks and improving security on global maritime routes.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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