US Coast Guard, 28 February 2026

A successful counter-drug patrol for the crew of @USCG Cutter Richard Etheridge! Last week, they seized 174 pounds of cocaine and 17 pounds of marijuana—valued at $1.3 million—following the interdiction of a vessel eight nautical miles off Miami Beach.

80 percent of all… pic.twitter.com/E5kiPzjIal

— U.S. Coast Guard (@USCG) February 28, 2026

… U.S.-bound drug seizures occur at sea versus land, underscoring the impact of Coast Guard maritime interdiction and seamless teamwork with our partners @CBP and @HSI_HQ .

As a shield of sovereignty, our maritime fighting force stands Always Ready to secure our borders and approaches and protect the American people.