U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew members recently interdicted a suspected drug-smuggling self-propelled, semi-submersible (SPSS) vessel. One of the Coast Guardsmen jumped onto the moving vessel and banged on the hatch so whomever was inside would open up.<br /><br />“Purpose-build smuggling vessels like SPSSs [self-propelled, semi-submersibles] are designed to hold large quantities of contraband while evading detection by law enforcement authorities,” the Coast Guard said.<br /><br />President Trump tweeted about the video on Thursday night, saying, “Do you believe this kind of bravery? Amazing drug seizure. WATCH!”<br /><br />The Munro returned from a three-month deployment, during which it made 14 drug seizures totaling 39,000 pounds of cocaine and 933 pounds of marijuana, with a combined worth of $569 million, according to the Coast Guard.<br /><br />From the sub depicted in the video, the Munro seized 16,000 pounds of cocaine alone – its biggest single bust in the three-month period.<br /><br />Vice President Mike Pence welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif. Thursday, where it offloaded the seized drugs.<br /><br />Pence said the efforts “will lead to the prosecution of 55 alleged smugglers,” adding, “That is a remarkable record of success.”<br /><br />Music: The Shit That Killed Bruce Lee by Dhruva Aliman<br />https://dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/the-wolf-and-the-river<br />http://www.dhruvaaliman.com/<br />Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet<br /><br /><br /><br />
