Early morning at Anzalduas park in Mission, TX. The Texas Highway Patrol had their boats launched and tied up at the dock when we arrived.
I had seen photos of these boats, but seeing them in person was a bit of "shock and awe."
Each of the boats has two tandem sets of M240, 7.62 mm machine guns mounted in the bow and two single mount guns at the rear. All six guns, capable of firing 750 - 950 rounds per minute, were locked and loaded. With a range of 4,000+ yards, I can't imagine any drug runner resisting.
Texas State Highway troopers were preparing for exercises with the Border Patrol and willingly posed for photos.
Armored as they are it takes every bit of the 900 horsepower three Yamaha outboard engines crank out to push the boats up and down the river at speed.
Look out bandidos, here they come.
Well done Jess. Love the composition in #1 & #2 especially. It truly was awe inspiring to see them up close and personal! Good trip! Sharon
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