@jiatfs supported a successful Caribbean counter-drug operation, helping enable the detection, monitoring, and interdiction of a suspicious go-fast vessel involved in illicit trafficking alongside the Colombian Navy and Colombian Air Force. Interdiction Results: 5 detained 3,688 kg of cocaine seized Estimated value: $170M+ @JIATFS detection and monitoring efforts support @DepartmentofWar directed, @southcom led operations to detect, disrupt, and dismantle narco-terrorist networks across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific degrading their illicit operations and protecting the homeland. #JIATFSouth# #CounterDrug# #MaritimeSecurity# #Caribbean# #PartnershipsMatter# #Interdiction# #Colombia#

Another trafficking run shut down through coordinated regional action. 🚨 A U.S. Government Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) detected a go-fast vessel and notified Costa Rica, @seguridadcrc, and regional partners. A Costa Rican interceptor was vectored toward the contact, and the MPA handed off tracking to a CBP, @CBP, aircraft before returning to base. The CBP aircraft later handed the contact off to a follow on U.S. Government MPA. Additional partner nation maritime and interceptor assets later reacquired the vessel and gained positive control. 3 persons on board detained. 76 bales seized. Later confirmed: 1,804 kilograms. 📦🚫 @jiatfs detection and monitoring efforts support @DeptofWar directed, @Southcom led operations to detect, disrupt, and dismantle narco-terrorist networks across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific degrading their illicit operations and protecting the homeland. #CounterNarcotics# #MaritimeSecurity# #Interdiction# #DrugSeizure# #EasternPacific#

255 kg of cocaine seized. 🚨 While monitoring suspected trafficking activity in U.S. territory in the Caribbean, @CBP detected a go-fast vessel. A USCBP ground asset vectored the vessel into port for further inspection, leading to the seizure of 255 kilograms of cocaine. 🚤📦🚫 @jiatfs detection and monitoring efforts support @DeptofWar directed, @Southcom led operations to detect, disrupt, and dismantle narco-terrorist networks across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific degrading their illicit operations and protecting the homeland. #CounterNarcotics# #USCBP# #MaritimeSecurity# #Interdiction#

Partnership in Action Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 (@TTDefenceForce) detected and interdicted a go-fast vessel 🚤, seizing 411 packages of marijuana weighing approx. 511 lbs with an estimated street value of $3,753,880.71 💵. These efforts strengthen regional security 🌎and show what is possible when partners work together to counter illicit trafficking. 🚫 @jiatfs detection and monitoring efforts support @DeptofWar directed, @Southcom led operations to detect, disrupt, and dismantle narco-terrorist networks across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific degrading their illicit operations and protecting the homeland. #PartnershipInAction# #TrinidadAndTobago# #CounterNarcotics# #RegionalSecurity# #Interdiction# #JIATFSouth# #SOUTHCOM# #StrongerTogether#