The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell conducted non-compliant vessel pursuit training off the coast of Newport on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

According to U.S. Coast Guard District 1, these training evolutions prepare pursuit crews for intercepting, approaching, and engaging non-compliant vessels during counter-narcotics operations.

Video by U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana Carter.

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