Authorities in the Caribbean have detained a stowaway found with 524 pounds of cocaine and a firearm aboard a barge, according to law enforcement officials.

The incident marks the second time this year that officials have apprehended a stowaway carrying a large quantity of drugs in the same harbor location. Details about the specific harbor and the circumstances surrounding the discovery were not immediately available.

The seized cocaine represents a significant drug bust, with over 500 pounds of the controlled substance removed from circulation. Authorities also recovered a firearm in connection with the incident.

The stowaway's identity and nationality have not been disclosed by officials. It remains unclear how long the individual had been aboard the vessel or the barge's intended destination.

The repeated incidents in the same harbor suggest the location may be part of an established drug trafficking route through the Caribbean region. No additional details about ongoing investigations or charges have been released at this time.