Coast Guard Cutter James conducts counter-drug patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

MANTA, ECUADOR

11.23.2025

Courtesy Video

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District     

Coast Guard Cutter James' (WMSL 754) crew interdicts a suspected drug smuggling vessel approximately 286 miles west of Manta, Ecuador, Nov. 23, 2025. The interdiction was one of nine conducted by James’ crew in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard video by cutter James' crew)

• Date Taken: 11.23.2025
• Date Posted: 12.09.2025 14:34
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 989481
• VIRIN: 251123-G-G0107-1003
• Filename: DOD_111426935
• Length: 00:00:28
• Location: MANTA, EC