U.S Federal agents seize $6 million worth of cocaine near Puerto Rico and arrest two men

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Federal agents intercepted $6 million worth of cocaine and arrested two men from the Dominican Republic in waters south of Puerto Rico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Thursday.

The operation, conducted on Wednesday, resulted in the seizure of more than 660 pounds (300 kilograms) of cocaine from a boat traveling south of the U.S. territory.

This latest interception marks another significant drug bust in the waters surrounding Puerto Rico this year. In July, federal agents confiscated $4.6 million worth of cocaine west of the island.

Puerto Rico continues to be a key transit point for drug smuggling operations targeting the U.S. mainland and other countries.

The ongoing seizures highlight the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement in curbing drug trafficking in the Caribbean. U.S. authorities maintain vigilant patrols in the region’s waters as part of broader efforts to disrupt narcotics supply chains.

Details about the identities of the arrested individuals or their legal status were not immediately available. The investigation into this latest seizure is ongoing.

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