Joint Interagency Task Force South

“timely support, search assistance, and coordination throughout the operation.”

Joint Interagency Task Force South · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

JIATF-S thanked the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba and Joint Rescue Coordination Center Haiti for their support during the operation.

“The vessel stopped without further incident,”

Joint Interagency Task Force South · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

JIATF-S reported that the vessel stopped without further incident after being detected by the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba during a routine patrol.

“This mission required vigilance, professionalism, and seamless coordination from detection and pursuit to evidence recovery and search-and-rescue support,”

Joint Interagency Task Force South · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

JIATF-S described the coordination required for the drug seizure operation involving the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba.