WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:

* * *

Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron completes 1,000th interdiction

*

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The U.S. Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drug mission, completing its 1,000th interdiction of suspected narco-trafficking vessel . . .

Click here for more information about our products