U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball conducts at-sea detainee and drug transfer with U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forward [Image 2 of 9]

PACIFIC OCEAN

03.28.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

A crew aboard the U.S. Coast Cutter Kimball’s (WMSL 756) 35-foot long range interceptor II cutter boat prepares to pull into the cutter’s stern recovery with four sour suspected smugglers and 925 kilograms of cocaine following an at-sea transfer with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) while patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean, March 28, 2025. The U.S. Coast Guard is uniquely suited to protect the United States’ territorial integrity, sovereignty and security at sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

• Date Taken: 03.28.2025
• Date Posted: 04.05.2025 02:36
• Photo ID: 8954414
• VIRIN: 250328-G-BB085-1005
• Resolution: 7798x5199
• Size: 3.33 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN