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flag U.S. Coast Guard disabled a drug vessel with a sniper shot, seizing 20,000 pounds of cocaine in a key operation.

flag 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. flag The operation contributed to a record fiscal year 2025 total of 510,000 pounds of drugs seized, far surpassing previous annual averages. flag The use of a .50 caliber Barrett anti-materiel rifle allowed for effective, low-collateral intervention. flag 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.

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