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U.S. Coast Guard disabled a drug vessel with a sniper shot, seizing 20,000 pounds of cocaine in a key operation.
The U.S. Coast Guard used a precision sniper shot from an airborne platform to disable a fleeing drug vessel during a mission involving the cutter Munro, leading to the seizure of over 20,000 pounds of cocaine—enough for 7.5 million lethal doses.
The operation contributed to a record fiscal year 2025 total of 510,000 pounds of drugs seized, far surpassing previous annual averages.
The use of a .50 caliber Barrett anti-materiel rifle allowed for effective, low-collateral intervention.
Coast Guard leadership emphasized ongoing efforts to secure U.S. maritime borders and disrupt cartel operations, with personnel noting such missions remain routine despite their dramatic nature.
La Guardia Costera de EE.UU. desactivó un barco de drogas con un disparo de francotirador, incautando 20,000 libras de cocaína en una operación clave.