their focus was on intercepting drugs and smugglers. they headed outside into the dark open ocean waters that lead to the bahamas. a hotbed of smuggling. about three miles out. they idled and doused their running lights. it was a beautiful night, the odd ocean was calm. and we were listening to any boats that might be in our area. so i hear this boat coming out, and through night vision goggles i can see there were two people on board. the two people on board were in dark clothing, goggles. bandanas around their heads. it was around 11:00, the agent and his crew running dark. they tailed the boat surreptitiously. quickly the element of surprise was lost. i watch the passenger turnaround, and he spots i think. i tell one of my crew members, light him up with a spotlight. as soon as he lights up the boat, i notice the passenger rolled a large duffel bag off the side of the boat. the chase is on.