Insight: On the front line, USCG under pressure against drug smugglers
The US Coast Guard (USCG) wants to ramp up its surveillance capabilities and data sharing to address the uptick in drug runs from Colombia into the US while also preparing for an increased number of diaspora entering the country via maritime borders.
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