Coast Guard unloads 11 tons of cocaine in San Diego

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard has brought more than 11 tons of cocaine seized in the eastern Pacific Ocean to San Diego.

The crew of the cutter Stratton offloaded the cocaine in port Wednesday.

Coasties investigated for illicit drug use

The allegations involve everything from drug possession to the wrongful use of prescription medication.

The Coast Guard says the cocaine was seized from eight vessels off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America between late August and mid-September.

The interdictions were carried out by the cutters Stratton, Seneca and Active.

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Coast Guard unloads 11 tons of cocaine in San Diego

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