Coast Guard Interdicts 22 Ecuadorian nationals in Possession of Illegal Fire Arms, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 4 of 4]

UNITED STATES

05.23.2019

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

The 22 Ecuadorian nationals are being held at the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL-753) before turning them over to the Ecuadorian Coast Guard near the Port of Manta. This case highlights the value and benefits of the close partnerships the U.S. Coast Guard has with our allies in Central and South America. These partnerships and the ability of the Coast Guard to work with our counterpart foreign agencies are critical to combatting common challenges such as illegal narcotics trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal and unreported fishing. The success of this case is a result of years of robust collaboration between the State Department, DHS, Ecuador, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Date Taken: 05.23.2019
• Date Posted: 05.24.2019 08:59
• Photo ID: 5396025
• VIRIN: 190523-G-G0107-1004
• Resolution: 1336x632
• Size: 702.85 KB
• Location: US