Federal Authorities Seize Cargo Ship Involved In $1 Billion Cocaine Bust At Philadelphia PortU.S. Customs and Border Protection executed the warrant, requested from the U.S. Attorney's Office, and seized the MSC Gayane on July 4.
Nearly 20 Tons, $1.3 Billion Worth Of Cocaine Seized In Philadelphia Port Bust, Officials SayThe drugs are worth almost $1.3 billion, making this the largest cocaine seizure in the history of Customs and Border Protection.
Hearings Slated For 6 Crew Members Charged In Cargo Ship Cocaine Bust In PhiladelphiaThe six crew members of the MSC Gayane are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday detention hearings on charges of conspiracy to possess cocaine aboard a ship.
Philadelphia Drug Bust: Authorities Confirm 6 Arrests In Historic Cocaine Bust At Philadelphia PortFederal officials held a press conference Friday, giving a look at a portion of what was seized.
6 People Now Charged In Over $1 Billion Cocaine Bust At Philadelphia Port, Source SaysThe source also says the new weight estimate for the cocaine is 17 tons.
Additional Arrests Made In $1 Billion Cocaine Bust At Philadelphia Port, Sources SayFederal court records obtained by CBS3 reveal two men are charged in connection to the massive smuggling operation.
Over $1 Billion Worth Of Cocaine Seized At Philadelphia Port, U.S. Attorney's Office SaysBefore coming to Philadelphia, the ship was previously in the Bahamas, Panama, Peru and Colombia. The ship was on its way to the Netherlands.