USS Minneapolis-St. Paul makes several drug busts in Caribbean Sea
The Brief
The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul made multiple alleged drug busts in the Caribbean Sea within a 72-hour span.
Almost 1,500 pounds of cocaine, worth nearly $10 million, were confiscated during the bust.
About 2,500 pounds of marijuana, worth almost $3 million, were also confiscated.
CARIBBEAN SEA (FOX 9) - The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul stopped two drug smuggling operations within a 72-hour span in the Caribbean Sea.
What we know
According to the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul made two alleged drug busts in the Caribbean Sea, both within 72 hours.
The vessels smuggling the drugs were taken out by a combination of air and surface operations, officials said.
By the numbers
In the busts, 1,278.9 pounds of cocaine, worth $9,463,860, and 2,480 pounds of marijuana, worth $2,807,360, were confiscated.
What they're saying
This was the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul was on her maiden deployment during the busts.
"We train diligently and stand ready to execute interdiction missions at moment's notice, said Minneapolis-Saint Paul commanding officer Cmdr. Steven Fresse, "To be able to make an immediate impact so early on during our maiden deployment is a testament to the hard work and skills of the ship's crew."
"The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul executed their duties seamlessly in the combined effort to protect the homeland from illicit maritime trafficking." said Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. "Working in coordination with the Coast Guard and our joint partners, we look forward to seeing continued measurable impact delivered by the professional and talented crew of the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul across the region."
The Source
This report was written from a press release from the U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
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