Cutter Bear returns home following a counter-narcotic patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 2 of 9]

PACIFIC OCEAN

06.12.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mason Svitenko 

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

A boarding team from the Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901) interdicts a suspected drug-smuggling vessel while patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean, June 12, 2026. Conducting the boarding in support of Operation PACIFIC VIPER, the team pushed the operation’s total seized narcotics to over 225,000 pounds since August 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Martin)

• Date Taken: 06.12.2026
• Date Posted: 07.02.2026 09:21
• Photo ID: 9788202
• VIRIN: 260612-G-G0100-1002
• Resolution: 1920x1080
• Size: 495.67 KB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN