MIAMI – About $1 million worth of marijuana was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday off the coast of the Bahamas.
Authorities said a suspicious vessel was tracked near Andros Island in the Bahamas, which led to the seizure of 985 pounds of marijuana.
Bahamian authorities took two men into custody and seized dozens of sacks containing the drugs.
"We're uniquely positioned to provide direct air and maritime support to our interagency partners and these collaborative efforts are crucial in disrupting illicit activity and potential threats," said William Gibbon, director of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Miami Air and Marine Branch. "We'll continue to deter and detect the illegal entry of people, weapons and drugs to secure our maritime borders."
To report information about maritime smuggling or suspicious activity, call 1-800-BE-ALERT.
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