English: North Persian Gulf (Sep. 10, 2003) -- U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy McGee, left, representing the Coalition Provisional Authority, and an Iraqi Investigating Judge from Al Basrah, are transported to detained vessels in Iraqi territorial waters in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06). The judge, along with representatives of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, in conjunction with the Coalition Provisional Authority and Commander, Joint Task Force Seven, are visiting vessels being detained in Iraqi territorial waters to adjudicate smuggling cases. Coalition naval forces have conducted Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) in the Persian Gulf since 1990. Prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom, MIO was focused on enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq. More recently, those intercept operations have been focused on stemming the flow of contraband goods, including smuggled Iraqi oil. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Denny Lester. (RELEASED)