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USCGC Waesche Interdicts 5,500+ Pounds Of Cocaine December 8, 2023
November 20, 2023 - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) law enforcement boarding team interdicts and inspects a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, finding more than 5,500 pounds of cocaine. In November 2023, Waesche crewmembers seized approximately 18,219 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street value of over $239 million, during four separate suspected drug smuggling vessel interdictions or events off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hunter Schnabel. U.S. Coast Guard Gifts | U.S. Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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