Coast Guard offloads more than $156 million worth of cocaine in San Diego
Rear Adm. Jeff Novak, Coast Guard District Southwest commander and Mr. Andrew Ott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs, speak at a press conference before the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett offloads approximately 21,126 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $156 million, Sept. 25, 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard B. .Uranga)