Coast Guard crew apprehends 4 suspected smugglers, seizes $600,000 in cocaine following vessel interdiction off Dominican Republic
Coast Guard Heriberto Hernandez crewmembers transfer two suspected smugglers and 50 kilograms of cocaine to Coast Guard Investigative Service agents and Department of Homeland Security law enforcement partner agencies in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 12, 2025. Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez interdicted a go-fast smuggling vessel off Dominican Republic, Aug. 31, 2025, which led to the seizure of the contraband and the apprehension of four smugglers. Two other smugglers apprehended in this case were transferred to Dominican Republic Navy authorities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)