3,200 pounds of marijuana with an estimated value of 3.8 million U.S. dollars were seized by the United States Coast Guard aboard a vessel approximately eight nautical miles from Môle-Saint-Nicolas, Haiti, last Thursday, according to a statement published on the official U.S. Coast Guard website (news.uscg.mil) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. One person was apprehended. On Sunday, the illicit cargo and the suspect were handed over to Haitian authorities for further legal proceedings, the statement continued, emphasizing that Coast Guard personnel acted with the authorization of the Haitian government.

“In close coordination with the Haitian government, the U.S. Coast Guard remains committed to our shared mission of securing the maritime approaches of the Caribbean,” declared Lieutenant Commander Cory Arsenault, Coast Guard liaison officer for Haiti. “Together, we are strengthening joint operations aimed at disrupting the illegal flow of narcotics, protecting vulnerable communities, and preserving the security and stability of the region. Our partnership reflects a continued commitment to collaboration, vigilance, and the rule of law,” he added.