A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa boarding team interdicts more than $12.7M in cocaine from fishing vessel towing pangas in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 2 of 6]

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 multiple 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 more than $12.7 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 14:23
• Photo ID: 9585514
• VIRIN: 260323-G-G0211-1003
• Resolution: 5197x3465
• Size: 3.69 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN