030805-N-0000X-001 Eastern Pacific (Aug. 5, 2003) -- During a counter drug operation in the Eastern Pacific, USS Rentz (FFG 46) crew members combat a fire set by suspected drug traffickers in an attempt to escape and destroy evidence. During this operation, the guided missile frigate recovered 37 kilos of cocaine and detained five suspects, who were turned over to proper authorities for prosecution. Navy Ships are routinely deployed to the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean in support of the war on drugs. Rentz recently pulled into Naval Station Mayport, Fla., to offload seized cargo, and to
030805-N-0000X-001 Eastern Pacific (Aug. 5, 2003) -- During a counter drug operation in the Eastern Pacific, USS Rentz (FFG 46) crew members combat a fire set by suspected drug traffickers in an attempt to escape and destroy evidence. During this operation, the guided missile frigate recovered 37 kilos of cocaine and detained five suspects, who were turned over to proper authorities for prosecution. Navy Ships are routinely deployed to the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean in support of the war on drugs. Rentz recently pulled into Naval Station Mayport, Fla., to offload seized cargo, and to conduct a scheduled intermediate maintenance availability (IMA) at the mid-point of her six-month deployment with Commander Naval Forces Southern Command. Navy photo (RELEASED) Rentz vs Narcotics Smugglers
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