Coast Guard Cutter Bear interdicts narcotics smuggling in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 2 of 3]

PACIFIC OCEAN

05.10.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

A Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901) boarding team and MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from the Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron interdict a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2026. The helicopter, embarked aboard Bear, supported counter-drug operations with Bear's crew as part of Operation Pacific Viper. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 05.10.2026
• Date Posted: 06.27.2026 00:49
• Photo ID: 9777118
• VIRIN: 260510-G-G0107-1010
• Resolution: 4766x3575
• Size: 1.98 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN