00:00U.S. Coast Guard seizes 10 tons of cocaine in largest haul since 2005 after disabling firestops cartel fastboats.
00:09Launched in August 2025, Operation Pacific Viper is a major U.S. Coast Guard initiative targeting cocaine shipments from Central and South America en route to the U.S. Eastern Pacific, the world's busiest maritime drug route.
00:22The operation deploys cutters, aircraft, and special teams to intercept fast-moving cartel boats, seizing drugs before they reach ports.
00:31Since its start, crews have captured over 150,000 pounds of cocaine, accounting for roughly 80% of maritime shipments to the U.S., costing cartels an estimated $1.1 billion.
00:43The Coast Guard employs legal precise tactics, warning shots from aircraft, followed by targeted engine shots to stop vessels safely without harming people.
00:53Key successes include December 2nd, when the Cutter Monroe, assisted by air crews, stopped a speedboat carrying more than 20,000 pounds of cocaine, the largest single-vessel seizure since 2007.
01:06Total offloaded during this operation reached 27,000 pounds.
01:10Other notable hauls include the Cutter Stone's 49,010 pounds in November and the Cutter James' 19,819 pounds over four actions in 10 days.
01:21These seizures demonstrate the operation's effectiveness in curbing massive drug shipments before they reach American shores.
01:28Much of the intercepted cocaine was destined for West Coast ports such as San Diego, a major unloading hub.
01:33By stopping boats at sea, the Coast Guard prevents drugs from spreading inland, forcing cartels to alter routes and methods.
01:41Since August, Pacific Viper has executed 34 boat stops and made 86 arrests, including 12 suspects in the latest operation, many considered suspected narco-terrorists due to cartel violence funding.
01:54Intelligence from the Joint Interagency Task Force South aides in locating these vessels.
01:59Crews endure long, challenging patrols, using disabling fire to avoid risky high-speed chases or boardings.
02:06The operation involves over 220 cutters and 185 aircraft.
02:12While some critics question the tactic, officials highlight safety and efficiency.
02:17DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday support these efforts, emphasizing U.S. control of the sea.
02:25Experts note that cartels quickly adapt, but with continued seizures, disabling shots and arrests, Pacific Viper is steadily disrupting supply lines and aiming to make maritime drug trafficking increasingly difficult.
02:39This sustained campaign marks one of the Coast Guard's largest anti-drug efforts in decades, underscoring the ongoing challenge of combating sophisticated cartel operations.
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