Theyve had deterrents to specific routes. which takes them more than 1.000 miles offshore. which costs them more money and presents logistical difficulties. and yet again. gives the Coast Guard further opportunities to interdict. Although the Coast Guard is the smallest of the seven uniformed services. it is the Nations leading maritime enforcement agency. Interdicting drugs is an Interagency effort. The Coast Guard relies heavily on their partnerships with numerous Federal and State agencies. including the Department of Defense. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Drug Enforcement Administration and Customs and Border Patrol to extend their law enforcement authority. These partnerships are a critical component of their interdiction success. They have also negotiated international bilateral agreements to allow them to conduct operations and stop illegal smuggling outside of U.S. territorial waters.
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