Coast Guard Cutter Kimball interdicts illegal drugs in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 7 of 7]

PACIFIC OCEAN

03.04.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) crewmembers transfer bails of cocaine aboard after 1,708 kilograms were seized from a suspected drug smuggling vessel interdicted by the crew while patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean, March 4, 2025. The Coast Guard, together in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense teammates, detect, deter, and interdict illegal migration, drug smuggling, and other terrorist or hostile activity before it reaches our border. ​(U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

• Date Taken: 03.04.2025
• Date Posted: 03.18.2025 15:58
• Photo ID: 8911833
• VIRIN: 250304-G-BB085-1006
• Resolution: 1920x1080
• Size: 815.49 KB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN