Coast Guard Cutter Valiant offloads approximately $141 million worth of narcotics at Base Miami Beach

Crew members from USCGC Valiant (WMEC 621) offloads approximately $141 million worth of narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Mar. 6, 2025. The offload was a result of six interdictions of suspected drug smugglers in the international waters of the Caribbean. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Rodriguez)

Taken: 03.06.2025 | Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Rodriguez

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