Coast Guard offloads over $49.3 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 2 of 2]

UNITED STATES

03.08.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forward's (WMEC 911) crew interdicts a suspicious go-fast vessel approximately 207 miles southwest of Ecuador, Mar. 8, 2026. The vessel was initially detected by a maritime patrol aircraft, and the interdiction resulted in the seizure of approximately 130 pounds of cocaine. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 03.08.2026
• Date Posted: 03.19.2026 11:33
• Photo ID: 9573940
• VIRIN: 260308-G-G0107-1001
• Resolution: 2266x1488
• Size: 1.65 MB
• Location: US