The operation began when Calhoun’s crew detected a suspicious fishing vessel displaying behavior consistent with narcotic trafficking. After launching a small boat, the crew apprehended five suspected smugglers who remain in U.S. custody.
“This interdiction demonstrates the Coast Guard’s unwavering commitment to combating transnational criminal organizations,” said Vice Adm. Nathan Moore, commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area. “Our dedicated crews, in close coordination with interagency and international partners, continue to disrupt the flow of illicit narcotics.”
Commissioned in 2024, the 418-foot Calhoun is homeported in North Charleston, South Carolina, and represents the latest addition to the Coast Guard’s fleet of Legend-class national security cutters. The vessel operates under U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area command, which oversees operations from the Rocky Mountains to the Arabian Gulf.
