CGC JOHN SCHEUERMAN

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Coast Guard Cutter seized illegal drugs worth $20 million

The CG 'John Scheuerman', operating with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in the Arabian Sea, has seized illegal drugs worth $20 million in U.S. street value from a fishing vessel on Feb 25, 2023. The stateless vessel, on which the drugs were found, had a crew of four and was sailing in international waters at the time of the interdiction. Crew members from the 'John Scheuerman' discovered 1,350 kilograms of hashish, 276 kilograms of methamphetamine and 23 kilograms of amphetamine pills on the vessel, which they stopped for inspection during a routine patrol. The interception and discovery was the result of excellent teamwork and multinational collaboration. The 'John Scheuerman' was operating in support of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 at the time. Currently led by the United Kingdom Royal Navy, CTF 150 is one of four task forces organized under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).