Authorities seized over half a ton of narcotics and arrested two suspects after intercepting a vessel suspected of smuggling in Miami-Dade.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Tuesday that officers were patrolling in Miami-Dade County and assisted U.S. Customs and Border Protection in intercepting a vessel suspected of smuggling.
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WATCH HEREThe vessel was then escorted it to the U.S. Coast Guard in Miami Beach where a K-9 sweep uncovered 1,150 pounds of narcotics hidden inside the cabin, FWC officials said.
Two people were arrested, and authorities seized the drugs.
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The arrests were part of what Florida officials call Operation Tidal Wave, a massive, multi-agency immigration enforcement crackdown.
Immigration Enforcement in Action-Over 0.5 tons of drugs seized!
— MyFWC (@MyFWC) April 29, 2025
While patrolling Miami-Dade, FWC officers assisted @CBP in intercepting a vessel suspected of smuggling. With coordinated support, the vessel was escorted to @USCG Miami Beach, where a K9 sweep uncovered 1,150 lbs… pic.twitter.com/2S2k13E2WZ
