Alameda, Apr. 23 - Members of the Coast Guard Cutter Sherman offload more than 40,000 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $500 million.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloads over 40,000 pounds of cocaine seized in the largest bust in maritime history.
Published: May, 2007
Record Cocaine Offload in Alameda
The cocaine was seized by the crew in three different busts near Central and South America in February and March. Of the 40,000 pounds more than 38,000 pounds was seized during the largest maritime bust in history.
Coast Guard Investigates Grounding of Bulk Carrier
San Francisco, Apr. 11 — The SPAR LYRA, a 602-foot Norwegian bulk carrier, fully-loaded with petroleum coke broke free from its moorings at the Pittsburg Tesoro Refinery pier on the San Joaquin River. There was no pollution. A Coast Guard captain of the port order was issued to the carrier and an underwater hull survey was required, The cause of this incident is being investigated by the Coast Guard.
Person Swept Off Rocks South of Monterey Bay
Alameda, Apr. 12 — At 11:40AM, a U.S. Coast Guard HH-65 helicopter from Air Station San Francisco rescued a person in the water who was swept off the rocks at Pfeiffer Point, 25 nautical miles south of Monterey Bay. Park Rangers notified the Coast Guard.
