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    Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads approximately $504 million in cocaine, marijuana at Port Everglades [Image 1 of 8]

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    The image shows a maritime interdiction operation in open ocean waters. Three vessels are visible: a low-profile semi-submersible or narco-submarine partially awash on the left, flanked by what appears to be a U.S. Coast Guard response boat (orange/white) in the center and a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on the right. Personnel are visible on multiple vessels, suggesting an active law enforcement boarding or seizure operation.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    10.23.2021

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    U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

    U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton’s (WMSL 753) small boat crews interdict a Low-Profile Vessel (LPV) while on patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Oct. 23, 2021. The Hamilton is homeported in Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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    Date Taken: 10.23.2021
    Date Posted: 11.22.2021 16:51
    Photo ID: 6951243
    VIRIN: 211023-G-G0107-1001
    Resolution: 1086x724
    Size: 255.35 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 440
    Downloads: 9

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    The image shows a maritime interdiction operation in open ocean waters. Three vessels are visible: a low-profile semi-submersible or narco-submarine partially awash on the left, flanked by what appears to be a U.S. Coast Guard response boat (orange/white) in the center and a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on the right. Personnel are visible on multiple vessels, suggesting an active law enforcement boarding or seizure operation.
    The image shows two vessels operating in open ocean waters under a partly cloudy sky. A smaller orange-and-white patrol or rescue boat is in the foreground moving at speed, while a larger grey military or coast guard ship with the hull number '430' is visible in the background. The scene suggests a maritime operation, possibly a rendezvous, escort, or patrol exercise.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 753) is positioned in open ocean alongside what appears to be a low-profile semi-submersible vessel or narco-submarine partially submerged at the water's surface. The semi-submersible is dark-colored and nearly flush with the waterline, a design characteristic associated with drug trafficking vessels. The scene appears to depict a maritime interdiction operation.
    A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter (tail number 6559) hovers over the flight deck of a Coast Guard cutter during an active operations evolution at sea. Crew members on the flight deck are managing cargo nets and using a helicopter handling pole to guide or secure the aircraft. The scene depicts a dynamic shipboard aviation operation in open ocean conditions.
    A large group of U.S. Coast Guard personnel and law enforcement officials are assembled on a dock or vessel deck for an official group photograph. Behind them is a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter (number 6559) and numerous pallets of what appear to be seized contraband packages. The setting is a port facility with a large cargo ship, waterway, and port buildings visible in the background.
    A CBP (Customs and Border Protection) Federal Officer stands at a port facility facing a large vessel, with what appears to be seized contraband packages stacked on a pallet in the foreground. Several individuals are visible on the deck railing of the ship above. This appears to be a law enforcement interdiction or seizure operation at a maritime port.
    The image shows workers on what appears to be a Coast Guard or law enforcement vessel offloading large bales wrapped in colorful woven fabric and plastic wrap, consistent with drug interdiction operations. A crane is lifting a pallet stacked with bales while workers guide and manage the cargo on deck. A large cruise ship is visible in the background, suggesting a port or harbor setting.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel are handling large bales of what appears to be seized contraband on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel. The bales are wrapped in colorful burlap-style material and stacked on wooden pallets, consistent with drug interdiction operations. Personnel in blue Coast Guard uniforms are inspecting and processing the seized cargo at what appears to be a port.

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