YOU LOVE ME – US Customs and Border Safety, Air and Marine Operations labored with worldwide companions to grab 4,294 kilos (1,948 kilograms) of cocaine on March 6 off the coast of the British Virgin Islands , denying transnational prison organizations roughly $48.7 million.
A Nationwide Air Safety Operations crew detected suspicious exercise close to the British Virgin Islands and maintained steady commentary of a vessel of curiosity. Air and Navy groups facilitated communication with responding crews: a UH-60 crew from the Caribbean Air and Marine Department, a crew from the Marine Unit of St. Thomas 41' SAFE Boat, and a staff of worldwide maritime enforcement.
The vessel tried to evade regulation enforcement, making erratic maneuvers, and finally ended up in a dock. Three individuals fled. Legislation enforcement groups seized 62 bales of cocaine from the vessel on the bottom.
“This occasion demonstrates the extent of cooperation and dedication with our regional overseas companions within the battle in opposition to transnational prison organizations working within the Caribbean.” stated Creighton A. Skeen, Director of Air and Marine Operations, Caribbean Air and Marine Operations Department. “Our crews stay prepared to reply to all smuggling all through the Caribbean area.”
In fiscal 12 months 2023, AMO enforcement actions resulted in 1,004 arrests and 89,909 arrests of undocumented people, in addition to the seizure or disruption of 256,883 kilos of cocaine, 2,049 kilos of fentanyl, 4,050 kilos of , 500 million methamphetamine, 2000 kilos, $2000, 2000 kilos. For extra press releases and different AMO data, go to www.cbp.gov or comply with AMO on TwitterInstagram and Fb.
AMO safeguards our Nation by anticipating and addressing safety threats via our maritime and aviation regulation enforcement experience, progressive capabilities and partnerships on the border and past.
