Black Hawk Helicopter Helps Seize 391 Pounds Of Cocaine Near Puerto Rico
On May 14, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized about 391 pounds of cocaine from a 25-foot vessel off Puerto Rico after a Black Hawk helicopter helped stop it.[1]
Agents recovered five bales containing about 391 pounds (178 kg) of cocaine and detained three Dominican Republic nationals.[1] The San Juan Marine Unit deployed two boats to intercept the suspected smuggling vessel.[1] CBP said the Black Hawk crew used air disabling fire to stop the vessel before agents boarded and made arrests.[1]
Air and Marine Operations detected the 25-foot blue vessel off Puerto Rico carrying three people and visible packages, prompting the San Juan Marine Unit to send two boats with Black Hawk support.[1]
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- On May 14, 2026, AMO detected a 25-foot blue vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico carrying three people and visible packages.
- San Juan Marine Unit deployed two boats, supported by a Black Hawk helicopter, to intercept the suspected smuggling vessel.
- CBP seized five bales containing about 391 pounds (178 kg) of cocaine and detained three Dominican Republic nationals.
- CBP said the Black Hawk crew used air disabling fire to stop the vessel before agents boarded and made arrests.
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