JIATF‑S: 1M Pounds of Cocaine Seized in FY2025
Joint Inter‑Agency Task Force–South (JIATF‑S), led by U.S. Southern Command and working with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations, announced a record seizure of roughly one million pounds of cocaine during fiscal year 2025. Officials said the haul represents about 377.9 million 'lethal doses' and denied transnational criminal organizations an estimated $11.34 billion in revenue; the announcement was made as the 2025 fiscal year closed and is tied to an intensified U.S. counter‑narcotics posture.
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🔍 Key Facts
- JIATF‑S and partners seized about 1,000,000 pounds of cocaine during fiscal year 2025.
- Officials said the seizures removed roughly 377.9 million 'lethal doses' and deprived traffickers of approximately $11.34 billion.
- The operation involved U.S. Southern Command, the U.S. Coast Guard, multi‑agency task forces, and partner‑nation enforcement across the Western Atlantic and Eastern Pacific transit zones.