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Aircraft arrives from Venezuela with multiple bales of cocaine found inside

CBP officials worked with their Caribbean teammates to intercept the plane before it could reach the shores of the United States.

By NBC6 • Published June 25, 2023 • Updated on June 25, 2023 at 2:24 pm

Composite image of a plane and bales of cocaine — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

A cooperation between U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and Operations Bahamas Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) were able to intercept a small single-engine plane coming from Venezuela carrying multiple bales of cocaine.

According to a statement by the CBP Regional Director Southeast sector, two suspects were detained by Bahamian officials.

Working with partners..!! @CBPAMORegDirSE agents recently worked with OPBAT partners in interdicting this aircraft arriving from Venezuela. Agents located multiple bales of cocaine inside. Two suspects were detained by Bahamian officials. @CBPSoutheast @HSTF_Southeast pic.twitter.com/rN15lhf7C4
— CBP AMO Regional Director SE (@CBPAMORegDirSE) June 25, 2023