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    Alameda Coast Guard cutter crews interdict three suspected smuggling vessels in Eastern Pacific; $156M worth of cocaine seized [Image 8 of 10]

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    A law enforcement or military personnel is standing on what appears to be a semi-submersible vessel (narco-submarine) in open ocean waters. The low-profile, camouflage-painted craft is partially awash and equipped with a Yamaha outboard motor. A large white Coast Guard or naval vessel is visible in the background on the horizon.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    02.01.2021

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    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    A Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) boarding team member stands atop an interdicted low-profile vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2021. Cartels design low-profile vessels specifically to evade law enforcement and to ferry large quantities of illicit contraband while riding low in the water. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf.

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    Date Taken: 02.01.2021
    Date Posted: 02.16.2021 20:33
    Photo ID: 6522141
    VIRIN: 210201-G-G0200-1001
    Resolution: 3520x2515
    Size: 4.18 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Hometown: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 818
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    The image shows a concealed compartment or hidden space that has been opened, revealing numerous brown rectangular wrapped packages stacked inside. The compartment appears to be located beneath or behind a white woven sack or tarp. This appears consistent with a law enforcement discovery of a hidden cache.
    A weathered white fishing vessel is being boarded or inspected by a person wearing a jacket with 'USCG' (United States Coast Guard) markings in open ocean waters. In the background, a large white US Coast Guard cutter is stationed at a distance, suggesting an active maritime law enforcement or interdiction operation. The fishing boat shows significant wear, algae growth, and carries various equipment including antennas, rigging, and fishing gear.
    The image shows two vessels on open ocean waters under a hazy sky. A larger white fishing or commercial vessel is positioned alongside a smaller red rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with several people visible aboard. The scene appears to depict a maritime interdiction, boarding operation, or rescue interaction between the two craft.
    A silhouetted maritime vessel is photographed at sea under overcast, backlit sky conditions. Two figures are visible standing on the boat, which appears to be a military or law enforcement watercraft. The image is taken from another vessel at water level, creating a dramatic low-angle perspective.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter numbered 755 is positioned at sea during overcast conditions near sunset or sunrise. In the foreground, a low-profile semi-submersible vessel — commonly associated with drug smuggling operations — is visible on the water's surface alongside the cutter. The scene appears to depict an interdiction or law enforcement operation at sea.
    Four individuals wearing black wetsuits and orange life vests are seated on top of a low-profile, semi-submersible vessel floating on open ocean water. The vessel appears to be a narco-submarine or semi-submersible craft, riding very low in the water with a flat, gray concrete-like surface. The scene appears to be a law enforcement or coast guard interdiction operation at sea.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 755) is positioned in open ocean at dusk or dawn, observing a low-profile vessel or semi-submersible in the foreground with a single person seated on it. This appears to be a maritime law enforcement interdiction scenario, likely involving a drug trafficking semi-submersible or low-profile go-fast vessel. The scene is consistent with counter-narcotics operations conducted in international waters.
    A law enforcement or military personnel is standing on what appears to be a semi-submersible vessel (narco-submarine) in open ocean waters. The low-profile, camouflage-painted craft is partially awash and equipped with a Yamaha outboard motor. A large white Coast Guard or naval vessel is visible in the background on the horizon.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 750) is positioned in the background while a uniformed personnel stands aboard a low-profile vessel (LPV), commonly known as a narco submarine or semi-submersible, in the foreground. The green camouflage-painted LPV appears to have been intercepted on open ocean. This type of operation is consistent with maritime drug interdiction activities conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard.
    A U.S. Coast Guard response boat with orange hull markings is alongside a low-profile semi-submersible vessel, commonly associated with drug smuggling operations, in open blue ocean waters. The semi-submersible appears to be partially submerged or swamped, with at least one person visible near it. Coast Guard personnel in orange life vests are visible on the response boat.

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