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Midgett returnrf to Hawaii following 79-day counterdrug patrol, $156M worth of cocaine seized
The CG 'Midgett (WMSL 757)' returned to the Honolulu home port on Oct 3, 2025, after a 79-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the counterdrug mission “Operation Pacific Viper.” While patrolling international waters off the Pacific coasts of Mexico and Central America, the 'Midgett’ apprehended 19 suspected drug smugglers and interdicted four suspected drug smuggling vessels, preventing 21,126 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $156.4 million, from reaching U.S. shores. The drugs were offloaded in San Diego on Sep 25 by the crew and multiagency partners. The 'Midgett' deployed to the region under the tasking of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) in support of the Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper. During the deployment, the 'Midgett' conducted counterdrug missions in the Coast Guard's Southwest District area of responsibility countering transnational criminal organizations and preventing illegal narcotics from reaching the USA. The 'Midgett' worked alongside other Coast Guard units including law enforcement personnel from Tactical Law Enforcement Team South (TACLET SOUTH), Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) crews, contractors operating V-BAT Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Department of War assets. Notably, the ship achieved a significant milestone with HITRON—accomplishing their 1,000th interdiction of suspected drug smuggling vessels. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4321827/coast-guard-cutter-midgett-returns-to-hawaii-following-79-day-counterdrug-patro/
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