Cutter Forward Crew Intercepts over 2,000 Lbs of Cocaine While on Patrol

Cutter Forward crew intercepts over 2,000 lbs of cocaine while on patrol

The US Coast Guard Cutter Forward returns to Hampton Roads after 79 days, seizing cocaine worth $23 million and rescuing sailors off South Carolina.

Coast Guard Cutter Forward returns home after seizing more than $23M in cocaine during 79-day patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

PORTSMOUTH, VA — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Monday, following a 79-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Forward’s crew deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) to conduct counter-drug operations while underway in the Eleventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility. Through detection, monitoring and interdiction efforts, crew members directl…