After 70-day patrol is Pacific, Coast Guard’s Escanaba returning to port

Top Priority Sector: maritime_port_securityBOSTONThe Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba is scheduled to return to its homeport in Boston, Sunday following a 70-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.During its 12,000 nautical mile patrol, the Escanaba interdicted over 1,200 kilograms of cocaine, 20 kilograms of heroin, and seven suspected narcotics traffickers.They also worked with a Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron to pursue and board six vessels of interest.Homepage position: 1rea