U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball saves marine life, transfers detainees, and stops for fuel in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala [Image 3 of 5]

PACIFIC OCEAN

03.11.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) transfers custody of 12 suspected drug smugglers to Coast Guard Investigative Service, and Guatemalan Drug Enforcement Agency in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, March 11, 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 by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

• Date Taken: 03.11.2025
• Date Posted: 04.11.2025 12:30
• Photo ID: 8950857
• VIRIN: 250311-G-BB085-1009
• Resolution: 7024x4683
• Size: 6.71 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN