Shadowy ‘ghost fleet’ tanker hit with $6.4m cocaine bust in LA port
A crude oil tanker at the Port of Los Angeles was found carrying approximately 500 pounds of cocaine valued at $6.4 million. The discovery was made by Coast Guard agents using a narcotics detection canine, leading to the arrest of one suspect and the detention of two others. This incident is part of a broader federal campaign targeting maritime drug trafficking networks and illegal cargo operations.
- ▪The cocaine packages discovered on the tanker bore 'Dior' branding.
- ▪The tanker was held at an outer anchorage while federal investigators expanded their probe.
- ▪The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are prime targets for international drug cartels.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 |
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Metro Shadowy ‘ghost fleet’ tanker hit with $6.4m cocaine bust in LA port By Josh Christenson and Daniel Farr Published May 22, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A crude oil tanker at the Port of Los Angeles doubled as a massive drug mule, carrying roughly 500 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $6.4 million, according to federal authorities. In another major blow to international drug-smuggling operations, a Coast Guard narcotics detection canine alerted agents to suspected contraband concealed on the vessel earlier this month. Boarding teams later confirmed the discovery of approximately 500 pounds of cocaine, the Department of Homeland Security told The California Post — some of the packages bore “Dior” branding.
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