(WSVN) - Five people have been detained after the United States Coast Guard stopped a boat hauling drugs.

Officials said they intercepted the vessel about 50 miles south of Puerto Rico.

On board, crews found over 7,000 pounds of cocaine worth about $54 million, according to officials.

The crew destroyed the vessel as they said it posed a threat to navigation.

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