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

PACIFIC OCEAN

06.26.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

A Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901) boarding team interdicts a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, June 11, 2026. Bear’s crew and an an embarked Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron aviation detachment interdicted the vessel, seizing approximately 4,000 pounds of marijuana. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 06.26.2026
• Date Posted: 06.27.2026 00:48
• Photo ID: 9777119
• VIRIN: 260611-G-G0107-1007
• Resolution: 4506x3380
• Size: 3.92 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN