In 1990 alone. the Coast Guard seized 16.683 pounds of cocaine and 29.079 pounds of marijuana. In addition. ths Coast Guard has played a vital role in carrying out the Administrations policy toward Haiti. The interdiction of Haitian migrants voyaging to the United States in overcrowded and unseaworthy craft has unquestionably saved the loss of thousands of lives. A major cost of Haitian migrant Interdiction operations [HMIO]. however. is the toll that It takes on Coast Guard personnel. HMIO has required greater time away from home ports. frequent and unexpected scheduling changes. and around the clock operations. Also. the psychological impact on personnel can be emotionally devastating.
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