U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday announced the seizure of roughly $510 million worth of illegal narcotics on vessels headed for the United States, seeking to highlight efforts to take down sophisticated cartel drug networks.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the seizure of approximately $510 million worth of illegal narcotics from vessels bound for the United States, emphasizing the administration's focus on disrupting major drug trafficking networks.

Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel said Coast Guard cutters interdicted almost 45,000 pounds of cocaine and 3,800 pounds of marijuana worth over $509 million.