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How Coast Guard pilots and sharpshooters leave drug boats dead in the water, from helicopter chases to shooting out the engines

USCG HITRON JACKSONVILLE, Florida — In the eastern Pacific and Caribbean waters, Coast Guard helicopter teams are chasing down suspected drug boats, putting vessels out of action, and setting the ...
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The Coast Guard says it's seizing more drugs than ever and needs more ships, aircraft, and people to keep up

USCG HITRON JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Coast Guard is pushing for more ships, aircraft, and personnel to keeppace with the record flow of drugs heading toward the US. Recent drug offloads from Coast ...
Homeland Security Today

Coast Guard Cutter Forward Interdicts Suspected Drug Smugglers in Eastern Pacific Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forward’s Over-the-Horizon cutter boat approaches a Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2026. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo) Coast ...
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Coast Guard Interdicts Suspected Drug Smugglers in Eastern Pacific Sea

Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) intercepted a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) vessel during a routine patrol on February 24 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. A maritime patrol aircraft ...