U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James Interdicted Narcotics-ENG

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James and interagency partners stand among 30,000 pounds of interdicted narcotics at Port Everglades, Florida, June 9, 2020. (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Brandon Murray)

Over 30,000 pounds of interdicted narcotics valued at $408 million were seized as a result of 11 interdictions of suspected drug smuggling vessels by four U.S. Coast Guard cutters and two U.S. Navy ships. (Photo: Steven McLoud/Diálogo)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze, seen here docked at Port Everglades, Florida, on June 9, 2020, is the newest naval ship to begin counternarcotics operations in the Western Hemisphere. (Photo: Steven McLoud/Diálogo)

U.S. Navy Admiral Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks to the crowd gathered at the bow of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James at Port Everglades, Florida, June 9, 2020. (Photo: Steven McLoud/Diálogo)