Operation Pacific Viper resulted in massive cocaine seizures totaling 100,000 pounds, though expert says cartels move 3,000-4,000 tons annually through Pacific routes.

Three family members who swam to a private island when their boat caught fire and sank were rescued two days later after their marine radio washed ashore. “Mayday, mayday, mayday! Our ship went down in Tarpaulin’s Cove!