Coast Guard Cutter Tampa interdicts more than $31.9M in cocaine off vessel in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 3 of 5]

PACIFIC OCEAN

02.27.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

A go-fast vessel is sunk following interdiction by the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Feb. 27, 2026, resulting in the apprehension of two suspected drug smugglers and seizure of approximately 4,244 pounds of cocaine worth more than $31.9 million. The vessel was burned and sunk as a hazard to navigation following the interdiction. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 02.27.2026
• Date Posted: 03.05.2026 18:47
• Photo ID: 9551617
• VIRIN: 260227-G-G0211-1003
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 3.88 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN