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13 tons of cocaine seized on boats this summer

Published July 28, 2019
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PACIFIC OCEAN - The Coast Guard says it has seized more than 13 tons of cocaine since late June in the Pacific Ocean.

The street value from the six drug busts is estimated at more than $350 million.

Video captures one such bust. 

With nine suspected smugglers surrendering with more than 2,300 pounds of cocaine on board. 

13 tons of cocaine seized on boats

The haul is valued at more than $350 million.

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