U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball interdicts drug smuggling vessel in Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 4 of 9]

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03.23.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard District 11

Suspected drug smugglers aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) await processing after their vessel was interdicted by Kimball’s crew while patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean, March 23, 2025. The Coast Guard, together in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense teammates, detect, deter, and interdict illegal migration, drug smuggling, and other terrorist or hostile activity before it reaches our border. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

• Date Taken: 03.23.2025
• Date Posted: 04.07.2025 18:39
• Photo ID: 8958601
• VIRIN: 250323-G-BB085-2019
• Resolution: 5280x3520
• Size: 8.94 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)