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    Coast Guard Cutter Active interdicts two tons of cocaine during recent deployment [Image 5 of 6]

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    This is an aerial surveillance/reconnaissance image captured on 10 October 2016 at 18:05:46 UTC, showing an ocean surface with multiple bright glowing objects arranged in a scattered linear pattern. The image appears to be from a maritime patrol aircraft equipped with an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor system. The bright objects on the water surface are consistent with personal flotation device lights or emergency strobes, suggesting a maritime search and rescue or migration incident.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    10.01.2016

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    U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

    Jettisoned bales of contraband in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, detected by air from a Maritime Patrol Aircraft in supporting the Coast Guard Cutter Active while on patrol.

    The Active is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter with a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles. The cutter is homeported in Port Angeles, Washington.

    U.S. Coast Guard photo by Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 10.01.2016
    Date Posted: 11.22.2016 16:27
    Photo ID: 3008451
    VIRIN: 161122-G-ZZ999-0006
    Resolution: 1920x1080
    Size: 981.39 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 90
    Downloads: 3

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    The image shows a large collection of tightly bundled bales stacked on the deck of what appears to be a law enforcement or coast guard vessel. The bales are wrapped in colorful striped woven fabric and secured with rope, consistent with the appearance of contraband seizures documented in official law enforcement operations. A 'NO SMOKING' sign is visible on the white superstructure of the vessel in the background.
    The image shows a law enforcement or customs inspection scene where an individual wearing green latex gloves is handling multiple brown rectangular wrapped packages. The packages appear to have been concealed within dark plastic wrapping or material. This appears consistent with a contraband seizure documentation photograph.
    The image shows the interior of a small blue wooden boat at night, filled with numerous brown tape-wrapped rectangular bales/packages stacked throughout the vessel. The packages are partially covered with colorful woven sacks and fabric items. This appears consistent with a law enforcement interdiction or seizure documentation photograph.
    A small open fiberglass boat with blue and teal stripe markings is stationary on open ocean water. Two individuals are standing near the stern of the vessel, which is equipped with a Yamaha outboard motor. The boat appears to be a typical small coastal or fishing vessel photographed from another watercraft.
    This is an aerial surveillance/reconnaissance image captured on 10 October 2016 at 18:05:46 UTC, showing an ocean surface with multiple bright glowing objects arranged in a scattered linear pattern. The image appears to be from a maritime patrol aircraft equipped with an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor system. The bright objects on the water surface are consistent with personal flotation device lights or emergency strobes, suggesting a maritime search and rescue or migration incident.
    Three personnel aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel are simultaneously deploying red distress flares over open ocean during what appears to be a training exercise or drill. The dramatic HDR-processed photograph captures vivid red smoke and flames billowing against a stormy, overcast sky. An orange life ring marked 'U.S. COAST GUARD' is visible on the ship's railing.

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