Massive Drug Bust Nets Over 2 Tons of Narcotics in California Port

Authorities seized more than 2,000 kilograms of cocaine in a major drug bust at the Port of Los Angeles on March 22, 2026. The operation, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, dismantled a smuggling ring using shipping containers to move narcotics from South America. Officials arrested six suspects linked to the operation. According to Reuters, the seizure is one of the largest in the port’s history and is expected to disrupt supply chains for several drug cartels. The DEA emphasized ongoing efforts to combat smuggling through major U.S. ports.