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    U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward crew members interdict and seize cocaine from suspected drug smugglers in the Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 6 of 10]

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    A low-light photograph showing multiple large wrapped bundles or bales stacked together, bound with rope or cord. The bundles appear to be wrapped in fabric or burlap material with a plaid/checkered pattern. The scene appears to be inside a vessel or vehicle, photographed at night or in a dark environment with a flashlight or spotlight illuminating the cargo.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    07.16.2019

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    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    Bales of contraband lie stacked on the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward’s deck following an at-sea interdiction of a suspected drug smuggling boat made by cutter’s crew members in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, July 16, 2019. The Coast Guard increased U.S. and allied presence in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Basin, which are known drug transit zones off of Central and South America, as part of its Western Hemisphere Strategy. U.S. Coast Guard photo

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    Date Taken: 07.16.2019
    Date Posted: 07.25.2019 15:10
    Photo ID: 5613303
    VIRIN: 190716-G-G0200-1001
    Resolution: 602x446
    Size: 280.28 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Hometown: SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 397
    Downloads: 14

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    A white monohull sailing yacht is underway on open ocean with full sails deployed, including mainsail and a large headsail or gennaker. The vessel appears to be a modern cruising sailboat, likely 40-50 feet in length, photographed from a low angle at water level during late afternoon or early evening light. The boat is making good speed with visible wake and choppy sea conditions.
    The image shows the interior of what appears to be a boat or vessel with a storage compartment opened beneath a berth or floor panel. The compartment contains numerous tightly wrapped packages bundled in colorful woven sacks and brown wrapping material. This type of concealed storage with wrapped packages is consistent with law enforcement seizure documentation.
    A teal/turquoise open-hull speedboat with white arrow graphics is stopped on open ocean water with two individuals seated at the bow. In the background, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter bearing hull number 623 is positioned nearby, suggesting an interdiction or law enforcement encounter at sea. The small vessel appears to be a go-fast style boat equipped with a Yamaha outboard motor.
    The image shows a law enforcement interdiction on a watercraft, with the hold of a blue-painted boat opened to reveal tightly packed rectangular bundles wrapped in brown tape or burlap. A person wearing a red life vest and black tactical gear with a holstered firearm is visible on the left side. This appears to be a maritime law enforcement seizure operation.
    A U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is alongside a larger dark-hulled vessel in open ocean under overcast skies. Coast Guard personnel in red life vests are boarding or preparing to board the larger vessel, suggesting a maritime law enforcement interdiction operation. The larger vessel appears to be a commercial or fishing-type ship showing signs of wear and rust.
    A low-light photograph showing multiple large wrapped bundles or bales stacked together, bound with rope or cord. The bundles appear to be wrapped in fabric or burlap material with a plaid/checkered pattern. The scene appears to be inside a vessel or vehicle, photographed at night or in a dark environment with a flashlight or spotlight illuminating the cargo.
    A person wearing military/tactical camouflage uniform and tactical gloves is using a serrated knife to cut into a large tightly wrapped package covered in clear plastic wrap. The package is resting on black plastic sheeting, consistent with a law enforcement or military interdiction operation. The setting appears to be outdoors on a vessel or vehicle.
    A small orange and white rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with several personnel aboard is positioned alongside a larger dark-hulled vessel at sea during sunset or sunrise. The scene appears to depict a maritime interdiction or boarding operation, with dramatic cumulus clouds illuminated by golden light on the horizon. The open ocean setting and vessel configuration suggest an official law enforcement or coast guard operation.
    A nighttime photograph taken on the deck of a vessel, showing numerous large wrapped and bundled packages arranged on the deck surface. The scene is illuminated by green and blue artificial lighting from the ship's superstructure. The packages appear to be tightly wrapped bales or bundles of varying sizes.
    A small white open-hull boat with an outboard motor is seen from behind on open ocean waters. Two individuals are visible seated in the vessel, which appears to be stationary or moving slowly. The sky is partly cloudy with some darker storm clouds visible on the horizon.

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