A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa boarding team interdicts nearly $12.8M in cocaine from fishing vessel towing three pangas in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 5 of 6]

PACIFIC OCEAN

03.23.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

A capsized panga is discovered by the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) during an interdiction in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, March 23, 2026. Tampa’s crew interdicted a fishing vessel with three pangas that were in tow or found nearby, seizing approximately 1,700 pounds of cocaine valued at nearly $12.8 million in support of Operation Pacific Viper. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 03.23.2026
• Date Posted: 03.26.2026 14:31
• Photo ID: 9585528
• VIRIN: 260323-G-G0211-1008
• Resolution: 5568x3712
• Size: 4.63 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN