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Coast Guard Cutter returned home after counter-narcotics patrol

The 'Northland (WMEC 904)' returned to its homeport on July 3, 2022, following a 76-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the Eleventh Coast Guard District. Throughout the deployment, the ship patrolled the waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean in search of vessels suspected of smuggling illicit narcotics across international boundaries. In addition to the cutter’s permanently assigned crewmembers, Northland was augmented by an aviation detachment from Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) and a Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment (TACLET). A true force multiplier, Northland’s HITRON detachment operated an MH-65E Dolphin helicopter, capable of conducting overhead reconnaissance and employing aerial use of force by precision marksmen upon narcotics smuggling vessels. As law enforcement and interdiction specialists, the TACLET personnel augmented the ship’s pursuit teams, and provided specialized training to crewmembers to better prepare the cutter for interdiction and boarding operations. While on patrol, the 'Northland' interdicted a low-profile vessel (LPV) and one go-fast panga-style vessel suspected of trafficking illicit narcotics. The interdictions resulted in 6,223 pounds of suspected cocaine seized and 761 pounds of suspected marijuana seized with an estimated street value of nearly $83 million and the detention of six individuals suspected of the illegal transport of narcotics. On June 30, the cutter offloaded the seized narcotics at Coast Guard Base Miami. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-cutter-northland-returns-home-after-counter-narcotics-patrol/