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    U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel [Image 7 of 9]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 755) is positioned in open ocean waters alongside two smaller vessels. Coast Guard personnel appear to be conducting an interdiction or boarding operation involving a dark-colored low-profile vessel. An orange rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is also present nearby, likely serving as a support craft for the operation.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    06.19.2019

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    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) crew members inspect a self-propelled semi-submersible June 19, 2019, in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Coast Guard crews seized more than 39,000 pounds of cocaine and 933 pounds of marijuana, worth a combined estimated $569 million, through 14 separate suspected drug smuggling interdictions and disruptions off the coasts of Mexico, Central and South America by three Coast Guard cutters between May and July 2019. U.S. Coast Guard photo

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2019
    Date Posted: 07.11.2019 00:56
    Photo ID: 5567944
    VIRIN: 190619-G-G0200-1004
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 10.3 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Hometown: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 4,271
    Downloads: 57

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    A blue wooden boat, appearing to be unmanned or abandoned, floats in open ocean waters. In the background, a large white vessel with a red stripe — consistent with a U.S. Coast Guard cutter — is visible on the horizon. The scene suggests a maritime interdiction or search-and-rescue operation.
    The image shows an open ocean scene with multiple vessels spread across deep blue water. A larger white multi-deck motor yacht is prominently positioned on the right side, accompanied by a smaller red vessel, while several smaller blue boats are visible to the left. The vessels appear to be grouped or connected, suggesting a maritime operation or towing activity.
    The image shows a large collection of black woven bags bound with red and green rope/cord, arranged in a grid pattern on the deck of a vessel at sea. The bags appear to be large, rectangular bales wrapped in black woven polypropylene material with red stitching or strapping. This type of packaging and arrangement is consistent with contraband seizures documented in law enforcement maritime operations.
    Two vessels are engulfed in flames on open ocean water, producing large columns of dense black smoke visible against a partly cloudy sky. A red and white response boat, consistent with U.S. Coast Guard markings, is moving at speed toward the burning vessels, leaving a white wake. The scene depicts an active maritime emergency response operation.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel are conducting an offload operation, transferring wrapped bundles from a smaller patrol boat to a larger vessel. At least four individuals are visible, with two wearing clearly marked U.S. Coast Guard vests and helmets. The bundles appear to be wrapped in black netting and tape, consistent with seized contraband offload procedures.
    A nighttime maritime scene showing a low-profile vessel, consistent in appearance with a semi-submersible or narco-submarine, on open water. One person in what appears to be military or law enforcement attire is standing on the vessel near a small conning tower structure. A second vessel with red and white navigation lights is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 755) is positioned in open ocean waters alongside two smaller vessels. Coast Guard personnel appear to be conducting an interdiction or boarding operation involving a dark-colored low-profile vessel. An orange rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is also present nearby, likely serving as a support craft for the operation.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 755) is positioned in open ocean waters while personnel in the foreground are aboard what appears to be a semi-submersible vessel, commonly used for drug smuggling. Two individuals wearing life vests and dark tactical gear are crouched on top of the low-profile, blue-painted semi-submersible. This appears to be a drug interdiction operation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard.
    The image shows two Yamaha 200 outboard motors mounted on the stern of a boat, photographed at night with artificial lighting. Both motor cowlings display visible damage consistent with bullet holes or impact damage, with white fibrous material protruding from multiple puncture points. The scene appears to document damage to marine equipment.

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