At least 14 people were detained during the seizures and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency for processing.
Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto, commander of the Coast Guard Eleventh District, credited the crews with disrupting drug flow and preventing a "significant amount of drugs from reaching the U.S."
"Their unwavering commitment while interdicting drug smugglers at sea is not only commended, but their continued efforts are unmatched," he said in a statement. Lt. Cecelia Hosley said during a Monday press conference that at least 14 were detained during the seizures and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency for processing.
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