Exclusive video shows the moment a US Coast Guard helicopter sniper disabled a speeding drug-running vessel in the Eastern Pacific, forcing the crew to surrender.
The interdiction led to the seizure of more than 7.5 million potentially lethal doses of cocaine — a major blow to the cartels operating in the region.
NEWSRAEL: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
This operation highlights the ongoing regional fight against cartel networks that threaten both US security and global maritime stability. It also underscores Washington’s expanding focus on interdiction — a strategic effort that strengthens allies, pressures hostile regimes tied to trafficking, and reinforces Western control over critical sea lanes.
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