A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa boarding team interdicts nearly $12.8M in cocaine from fishing vessel towing three pangas in Eastern Pacific Ocean

PACIFIC OCEAN

03.23.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) boarding team interdicts a fishing vessel with three pangas that were in tow in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, March 23, 2026. Tampa’s crew seized approximately 1,700 pounds of cocaine valued at nearly $12.8 million and apprehended 10 suspected narco-terrorists in support of Operation Pacific Viper. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 03.23.2026
• Date Posted: 03.26.2026 14:20
• Photo ID: 9585404
• VIRIN: 260323-G-G0211-1001
• Resolution: 4562x3041
• Size: 2.3 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN