Coast Guard offloads $28.7 million in illicit drugs [Image 2 of 2]

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

04.16.2026

Photo by Seaman Nicholas LaPara 

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s (WMEC-902) crew members offload illicit drugs valued at $28.7 million at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, April 16, 2026. The seized contraband was a result of two interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean through Operation Pacific Viper. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Nicholas LaPara)

• Date Taken: 04.16.2026
• Date Posted: 04.20.2026 11:42
• Photo ID: 9626637
• VIRIN: 260416-G-XM610-1002
• Resolution: 4672x4899
• Size: 4.72 MB
• Location: MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, US