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Sep 4, 2026 at 4:35 AM ET
Coast Guard recovers 47 bales of suspected marijuana
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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba intercepted a suspicious go-fast vessel and recovered 47 bales of suspected marijuana weighing 2,082 pounds, valued at over $2.4 million. Four people were detained in connection with the operation, according to Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S).
WHO: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba; Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S)
WHAT: Recovered 47 bales of suspected marijuana after intercepting a suspicious go-fast vessel and detained four people.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The seizure occurred during a routine patrol after the crew detected a suspicious go-fast vessel.
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