U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Injured Man and Seizes Cocaine Worth $468 Million

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured man from an aground sailboat and unloaded a hefty quantity of confiscated cocaine worth $468 million in San Diego, California. The drugs were seized from drug smuggling vessels off the coast of Mexico and Central and South America.

International Drug Smuggling Operations

Police in Thailand seized ketamine hidden inside life-size Transformer robots destined for Taiwan. In Greece, authorities dismantled an international criminal group trafficking cocaine in shipping containers from Latin America to Europe, leading to several arrests and the confiscation of a large amount of drugs and evidence.

Fentanyl Crisis and Migration Bills

Democrats are pressing for a migration expansion bill in response to the fentanyl crisis killing 70,000 Americans annually, while Republicans argue for a bill that focuses on cutting migration and reducing drug smuggling.

Drug Smuggling by Mexican Cartels in Eagle Pass

Migrant crossings are low in Eagle Pass, but drug smuggling by Mexican cartels like CDN continues. CBP seizes large amounts of methamphetamine at ports of entry, with offenders facing stiff penalties in federal courts. Recent seizures include nearly $300,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle's firewall and over $1.1 million worth found in quarter panels. Cartel smugglers remain active despite recent sentencing of offenders to decades in prison.

Houston Raids on Mexican Cartel-Connected Chop Shops

A six-month investigation in Houston led to raids on Mexican cartel-connected chop shops, resulting in the seizure of over $1 million in stolen vehicles. The operation was tied to the Cartel Jalisco New Generation, with three Mexican nationals identified as ring leaders. The Cartel has been linked to violent attacks and drug smuggling operations in various U.S. cities.

National Security Concerns at U.S.-Canada Border

Sen. Marco Rubio discusses national security concerns at U.S.-Canada border amid unprecedented surge in apprehensions. House Republicans sound alarm over 114% increase in apprehensions along northern border. Border Patrol agents apprehend 4,772 subjects in first four months of FY2024. Concerns raised about individuals on terror watchlist crossing northern border and spike in drug smuggling.

Migrant Crisis and Drug Smuggling in California

California GOP hopeful Kate Monroe discusses the severity of the migrant crisis in San Diego and efforts to repair a hole in the border wall. An American citizen was arrested for attempting to smuggle $130,000 worth of fentanyl pills through a California immigration checkpoint.