From MSNBC.

MS Now’s Laura Haefeli was granted rare access to join a U.S. Coast Guard team training on interception of drug vessels through non-lethal operations – similar tactics they use for Oil Tanker boardings – a sharp contract to recent DOD strikes. Bombing Boats in the ocean’s Cocaine Corridor marks a sharp shift from decades of U.S. maritime strategy. Operation Pacific Viper is a major surge in Coast Guard resources to stop drugs before they reach U.S. shores and it’s working. Leading to record cocaine seizures, cartel money cut off, and strict rules to protect lives. So if the fully funded Coast Guard is having success – why are we bombing alleged smugglers who could potentially lead to the DOJ up the cartel chain? MS NOW asked the DOD why tactics have escalated and how targets are chosen. No answers yet.

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