Coast Guard Cutter Waesche interdicts illegal drugs in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 2 of 4]

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02.03.2025

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Levi Read      

U.S. Coast Guard District 11

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche’s (WMSL 751) Long Range Interceptor (LRI) small boat and a Go-Fast vessel seized by Waesche, transfer the contraband. The interdiction occurred in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Feb. 3, 2025. Waesche seized around 1,570 kgs of cocaine and apprehended three suspected drug smugglers with the assistance of HITRON 25-03, PACTACLET LEDET 103, and ScanEagle team. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by OS2 Cody Langrall)

• Date Taken: 02.03.2025
• Date Posted: 02.12.2025 23:19
• Photo ID: 8869000
• VIRIN: 250203-G-G0200-1004
• Resolution: 2736x1824
• Size: 1.89 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)