| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard |
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| Press Release | Date: March 20, 2007 Contact: Cmdr. Jeff Carter |
MEDIA ADVISORY: RECORD COCAINE SEIZURE ANNOUNCEMENT
WHO: Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, Adm. Thad Allen, commandant of the Coast Guard, Karen Tandy, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and other inter-agency partners.
WHAT: A press briefing.
WHEN: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21.
WHERE: Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd St., SW, Washington
WHY: To discuss a recent record-breaking maritime cocaine seizure.
Media wishing to attend should present valid media credentials and contact Cmdr. Jeff Carter at (202) 372-4635 or jeffrey.t.carter@uscg.mil no later than 10 a.m., Wednesday to coordinate entry into the headquarters building.
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