Federal authorities intercepted a shipment of 505 kilograms of cocaine that was being brought into Puerto Rico through the waters off Loíza on Friday, November 6, 2026. Three people from the Dominican Republic were arrested during the operation, according to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The operation was a joint effort among several federal and state agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The statement said that on November 6, 2026, the San Juan Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), together with its law enforcement partners, seized approximately 505 kilograms of cocaine following a maritime interdiction operation conducted by CBP north of Loíza, Puerto Rico. The HSTF’s stated mission is to dismantle transnational criminal networks, combat drug trafficking, protect Puerto Rico and secure the country’s borders. No details were immediately provided about how the three people arrested would be prosecuted.