Bales of contraband totaling approximately 600 kilograms were seized by Coast Guard Cutter Active’s boarding team from a suspected drug-smuggling go-fast vessel in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The contraband and suspected smugglers were detained. 
<p>The Active is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter with a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles. The cutter is homeported in Port Angeles, Washington. 
</p><p>U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Aud.
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<dl><dd>Unit: U.S. Coast Guard District 13</dd>
<dd>DVIDS Tags: cutter; Port Angeles; Active; smuggling; cocaine; Pacific Ocean; drug bust; bricks; medium endurance cutter; patrol; Washington; contraband; Eastern Pacific; international waters; Maritime Patrol Craft; interceptor boat; Noegenesis</dd></dl>
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