Returning U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Offloads Tons of Pot, Cocaine in AlamedaThe crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro returned to its Alameda homeport Tuesday and offloaded approximately 8,200 pounds of seized cocaine and 11,450 pounds of marijuana, according to authorities.
Alameda Coast Guard Crews Seize $156 Million Worth Of CocaineCrews aboard two Alameda-based Coast Guard cutters boarded three suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, seizing more than 9,000 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $156 million.
Berkeley Police Arrest Driver With Large Cache of Drugs, MoneyA traffic stop early Wednesday netted Berkeley Police a suspected drug dealer with a massive cache of narcotics and money, according to police officials.
Gun, Cocaine Seized In Berkeley Traffic StopA man faces weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Berkeley Police said.
Berkeley Man Arrested With Cache Of Drugs, Including Cocaine Stashed In Underwear, After Traffic StopPolice on Wednesday confirmed the arrest last week of a Berkeley man suspected of possessing an array of drugs for sale, including 7 grams of cocaine found hidden in his underwear after booking him into jail, officials said.
San Francisco Drug Suspect Arrested With Over 15 Pounds Of Meth, $22,000 In CashAn investigation of street narcotics sales led to the arrest of a suspect last week, and the seizure of drugs valued at more than $100,000 including over 15 pounds of methamphetamine, San Francisco police said Tuesday.
Coast Guard Cutter Makes $6 Million High Seas Pot BustAfter seizing more than 3,100 pounds of cocaine in a bust earlier this month, the Coast Guard Cutter James has followed with a high seas seizure of 3,350 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of approximately $6 million from a go-fast vessel in international waters of the Pacific Ocean.
San Mateo Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Possession of Drugs, GunsA 38-year-old San Mateo resident on probation was arrested Friday night for several alleged crimes, including possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of a controlled substance while armed.
Coast Guard Crew From Alameda Seizes 1,700 Pounds Of Cocaine From Fishing Boat Off Costa RicaThe U.S. Coast Guard said Monday it has seized about 1,700 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of more than $29 million was seized in international waters off the coast of Costa Rica.
Alameda-Based Coast Guard Cutter Offloads $338 Million Worth Of CocaineThe crew of the Alameda-based Coast Guard Cutter Munro offloaded nearly 20,000 pounds of cocaine with a street value of $338 million Monday seized during drug interdiction operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Alameda-Based Coast Guard Crew Home For Holidays After Massive Cocaine BustsThe crew of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter returned to the Bay Area for the holidays Monday after offloading 18,000 pounds of seized cocaine in San Diego.
Coast Guard Captures Narco-Sub Carrying 12,000 Pounds Of CocaineA Coast Guard cutter has captured a semi-submersible submarine carrying 12,000 pounds of cocaine in the eastern Pacific off Colombia authorities said.
Walnut Creek Police Find $1.1M In Cash, Various Drugs In Pittsburg ApartmentAn alleged East Bay drug dealer was in possession of several pounds of powdered drugs and more than $1.1 million in cash when they searched his Pittsburg apartment in January, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department.
Alameda-Based Coast Guard Cutter Offloads More Than 14,300 Pounds Of CocaineThe Alameda-based Coast Guard Cutter Waesche offloaded more than 14,300 pounds of cocaine Friday, the haul from spending months battling drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.