A chief petty officer and enlisted man pose by captured alcohol during prohibition.
This file appears in: Cutting Through Crime
Although the cutters played a role in the Pig War and several clashes with Native Americans, most of their activity was aimed at thwarting smugglers and collecting customs fees.
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Cutting Through Crime – The United States Revenue Cutter Service in the San Juan Islands
The San Juans, with its many islands and hidden, sheltered bays, located between Canada and the United States, have long attracted smugglers. And for almost as long, federal authorities have sought to enforce the law on these waters.
Congress…