Border Patrol Seizes 75 Kilograms of Cocaine and Assault Rifles in St. John Bust

Two Dominican Republic nationals were arrested after agents intercepted their vehicle near Haulover Bay, discovering duffle bags filled with cocaine and unmarked firearms

Last week, Border Patrol agents arrested two people and seized over 75 kilograms of cocaine and two assault rifles, among other contraband, after witnessing suspicious activity on the trail leading to Haulover Bay on St. John. According to court documents, just before 2 pm on August 28, law enforcement officials spotted a gray Acura RDX approaching the trail to Haulover Bay. About 20 minutes later, a trail camera picked up two men walking towards the water. One, who appeared to be masked, looked like he was carrying a long-barreled firearm.‌

The two men soon reappeared on surveillance cameras heading back up the trail. This time, they were carrying three black duffle bags. Soon afterwards, the gray Acura was seen leaving the trailhead. Agents followed the vehicle for approximately five minutes as it drove west down Centerline Road. When it pulled off to the side of the road, officials seized the opportunity to box the vehicle in to prevent it from driving any further. After approaching the vehicle, agents reportedly spotted two M4 rifles in the back of the RDX.