CBP Officers Seize 214 Pounds of Cocaine in Puerto Rico

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized approximately 214 pounds (97 kilograms) of cocaine concealed from under a vessel arriving on Feb. 26.  The estimated value of the seized cocaine is $1.7 million.

CBP officers discovered the narcotics concealed within a parasitic device attached to the hull of the M/V Medstar, which arrived from Rio Haina, Dominican Republic.

The seizure occurred during a routine vessel boarding, when officers deployed underwater drone technology to inspect the vessel’s hull.

The investigation is ongoing.