US Coast Guard cutter Diligence returns home after 61-day fisheries and counter-drug patrol

On April 23, a military patrol aircraft located a disabled sailing vessel approximately 170 miles (270 kilometres) off Colombia. Diligence’s crew boarded the vessel and seized approximately 40 pounds (20 kg) of cocaine.

During patrol, Diligence worked with the Royal Netherlands Navy offshore patrol vessel HNLMS Groningen, US Navy assets, Tactical Law Enforcement Team – Pacific, and the coast guard cutters Campbell, Venturous and John Patterson.

The coast guard said the collective interoperability of these units highlights the importance of multi-national and interagency cooperation in support of maritime counter-drug operations.