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Major Drug Bust: $500 Million in Cocaine Seized from Jalisco and Sinaloa Cartels

The DOJ and Coast Guard seized nearly 45,000 pounds of cocaine valued over $500 million, linked to major Mexican drug cartels.

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  2. DOJ, Coast Guard bust $500 million in cocaine tied to cartels

    The Department of Justice and the U.S. Coast Guard busted 45,000 pounds of cocaine with a value of over $500 million, according to top DOJ officials on Wednesday.

    DOJ, Coast Guard bust $500 million in cocaine tied to cartels

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Updated: Apr 10th, 2025, 1:23 AM ET

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A joint operation by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Justice resulted in the seizure of over $500 million worth of cocaine from the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels. The bust took place off the coasts of Ecuador, Peru, and the Galápagos Islands, involving advanced technology and intelligence-led strategies. Eleven arrests were made as part of the operation, which Attorney General Pam Bondi described as a significant blow to cartel operations. This seizure adds to ongoing efforts by U.S. agencies to combat drug trafficking in the region.

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  • The DOJ and Coast Guard seized over 45,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $500 million, significantly disrupting the operations of the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels.

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that this operation saved thousands of lives, showcasing a successful, intelligence-driven approach to combating drug trafficking.

  • FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the new leadership at the DOJ is committed to dismantling the 'next-man-up' theory within these cartels, and highlighted the collaboration with other agencies in this effort.

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