DATE: March 20, 2007 6:09:40 PM EDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard

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Press Release

Date: March 20, 2007

Contact: Cmdr. Jeff Carter
(202) 372-4635

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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