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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Watch: US Coast Guard intercepts smugglers in eastern Pacific ocean, drugs worth millions seized
Watch: US Coast Guard intercepts smugglers in eastern Pacific ocean, drugs worth millions seized A viral video released by the US Coast Guard shows a gripping drug interdiction operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean, where service members aboard the USCGC Kimball executed a swift takedown of suspected drug smugglers on April 17, reported Fox News. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The dramatic footage, filmed by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley, captures Coast Guard personnel aboard a small vessel approaching the suspect boat, shouting commands in Spanish. '¡Manos arriba!' ("Hands up!") the crew shouted, prompting the suspects to immediately surrender by lying flat on the deck with their hands spread. 'The fifth interdiction during Kimball's patrol is a great example of how complex it is to stop illegal activities on the open ocean,' the Coast Guard said in a statement. Officials noted that the mission involved aerial surveillance, tactical law enforcement action and the eventual sinking of the smuggling boat to prevent it from becoming a navigational hazard. According to the Coast Guard, the USCGC Kimball intercepted and recovered narcotics worth an estimated $214 million across five operations, all of which were later offloaded in San Diego. 'Illegal drugs pose a dangerous threat to the American people, and the men and women of the Coast Guard do everything in their power to interdict drugs before they reach our shores,' the agency added. The video, which has quickly gained attention online, highlights the Coast Guard's frontline role in battling at sea. Few days back, a massive federal investigation across five US states led to the arrest of 16 people and the seizure of over three million fentanyl-laced pills, part of a trafficking network tied to Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel. T he DEA also recovered methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, $5 million in cash, and 49 firearms. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One of the main suspects, 36-year-old Heriberto Salazar-Amaya, was captured in Oregon and now faces multiple federal charges. 'This historic drug seizure... removes poison from our streets and protects American citizens from the scourge of fentanyl,' said US attorney general Pam Bondi, who also described fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction.' The recent busts on land and sea reflects the scale of America's ongoing drug crisis. With fentanyl overdoses now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 34, both the Coast Guard and the DEA are intensifying efforts to block the flood of deadly narcotics into the country.
New York Post
13-05-2025
- New York Post
Viral Coast Guard footage shows dramatic arrest of suspected drug smugglers in open ocean
A dramatic viral video from the Coast Guard shows service members completing a swift and precise drug interdiction against smugglers in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Members of the small-boat crew U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) conducted the operation on April 17, according to the military branch. Advertisement The video, taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley, shows the Kimball rapidly descending upon the suspected drug smugglers, with the service members barking commands that led to an immediate surrender. 'Hands up!' the service members can be heard yelling in Spanish at the suspects on the alleged smuggling vessel. The men are then ordered onto their stomachs with their hands spread. They immediately complied. Advertisement The crew then boarded the vessel and arrested the suspects. 5 Members of the small-boat crew U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) conducted the operation on April 17. U.S. Coast Guard 5 The video shows the Kimball rapidly descending upon the suspected drug smugglers. U.S. Coast Guard Advertisement 5 The men were then ordered onto their stomachs with their hands spread. U.S. Coast Guard 'The fifth interdiction during Kimball's patrol is a great example of how complex it is to stop illegal activities on the open ocean,' the Coast Guard said of the video taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley. 'Kimball started with aerial surveillance then engaged tactical law enforcement, and then sank the vessel so it wouldn't be a hazard to other vessels.' Through its five operations, the crew of the Kimball recovered a whopping $214 million worth of drugs and offloaded them in San Diego, the Coast Guard said. 5 The crew boarded the vessel and arrested the suspects. U.S. Coast Guard Advertisement 5 The crew of the Kimball recovered a whopping $214 million worth of drugs through its five operations. U.S. Coast Guard 'Illegal drugs pose a dangerous threat to the American people, and the men and women of the Coast Guard do everything in their power to interdict drugs before they reach our shores,' the Coast Guard added. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security. Fox News' Pilar Arias contributed to this report.
New York Post
13-05-2025
- New York Post
Viral Coast Guard video shows dramatic arrest of suspected drug smugglers in open ocean
A dramatic viral video from the Coast Guard shows service members completing a swift and precise drug interdiction against smugglers in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Members of the small-boat crew US Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) conducted the operation on April 17, according to the military branch. The video, taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley, shows the Kimball rapidly descending upon the suspected drug smugglers, with the service members barking commands that led to an immediate surrender. 'Hands up!' the service members can be heard yelling in Spanish at the suspects on the alleged smuggling vessel. 3 US Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) interdicts a suspected drug smuggling vessel while patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2025. U.S. Coast Guard Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley The men are then ordered onto their stomachs with their hands spread. They immediately complied. The crew then boarded the vessel and arrested the suspects. 3 The smugglers are then ordered onto their stomachs with their hands spread. U.S. Coast Guard Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 'The fifth interdiction during Kimball's patrol is a great example of how complex it is to stop illegal activities on the open ocean,' the Coast Guard said of the video taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley. 'Kimball started with aerial surveillance then engaged tactical law enforcement, and then sank the vessel so it wouldn't be a hazard to other vessels.' Through its five operations, the crew of the Kimball recovered a whopping $214 million worth of drugs and offloaded them in San Diego, the Coast Guard said. 3 The operation marks Kimball's fifth interdiction of their patrol and incorporated a number Coast Guard assets from aerial surveillance to tactical law enforcement, concluding with a sinking of the vessel as a hazard to navigation. U.S. Coast Guard Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 'Illegal drugs pose a dangerous threat to the American people, and the men and women of the Coast Guard do everything in their power to interdict drugs before they reach our shores,' the Coast Guard added. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security. Fox News' Pilar Arias contributed to this report.
Sky News AU
13-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Viral US Coast Guard video shows dramatic arrest of suspected drug smugglers in open ocean
A dramatic viral video from the Coast Guard shows service members completing a swift and precise drug interdiction against smugglers in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Members of the small-boat crew U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) conducted the operation on April 17, according to the military branch. The video, taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley, shows the Kimball rapidly descending upon the suspected drug smugglers, with the service members barking commands that led to an immediate surrender. "Hands up!" the service members can be heard yelling in Spanish at the suspects on the alleged smuggling vessel. The men are then ordered onto their stomachs with their hands spread. They immediately complied. The crew then boarded the vessel and arrested the suspects. "The fifth interdiction during Kimball's patrol is a great example of how complex it is to stop illegal activities on the open ocean," the Coast Guard said of the video taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley. "Kimball started with aerial surveillance then engaged tactical law enforcement, and then sank the vessel so it wouldn't be a hazard to other vessels." Through its five operations, the crew of the Kimball recovered a whopping $214 million worth of drugs and offloaded them in San Diego, the Coast Guard said. "Illegal drugs pose a dangerous threat to the American people, and the men and women of the Coast Guard do everything in their power to interdict drugs before they reach our shores," the Coast Guard added. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security. Originally published as Viral US Coast Guard video shows dramatic arrest of suspected drug smugglers in open ocean
Fox News
12-05-2025
- Fox News
Viral Coast Guard video shows dramatic arrest of suspected drug smugglers in open ocean
A dramatic viral video from the Coast Guard shows service members completing a swift and precise drug interdiction against smugglers in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Members of the small-boat crew U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) conducted the operation on April 17, according to the military branch. The video, taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley, shows the Kimball rapidly descending upon the suspected drug smugglers, with the service members barking commands that led to an immediate surrender. "Hands up!" the service members can be heard yelling in Spanish at the suspects on the alleged smuggling vessel. The men are then ordered onto their stomachs with their hands spread. They immediately complied. The crew then boarded the vessel and arrested the suspects. "The fifth interdiction during Kimball's patrol is a great example of how complex it is to stop illegal activities on the open ocean," the Coast Guard said of the video taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley. "Kimball started with aerial surveillance then engaged tactical law enforcement, and then sank the vessel so it wouldn't be a hazard to other vessels." Through its five operations, the crew of the Kimball recovered a whopping $214 million worth of drugs and offloaded them in San Diego, the Coast Guard said. "Illegal drugs pose a dangerous threat to the American people, and the men and women of the Coast Guard do everything in their power to interdict drugs before they reach our shores," the Coast Guard added. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security.
