US Navy Targets Drug Smuggling Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Three
The US military struck a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, killing three individuals, as part of ongoing anti-cartel operations.
A video released by the United States Southern Command shows the targeted vessel navigating known trafficking routes. US officials confirmed the boat was transporting illicit drugs through Caribbean maritime corridors, justifying the naval intervention to disrupt its operations.
The strike brings the total deaths in attacks on suspected drug boats during the Trump administration to 133 across 38 incidents, according to ABC News.
Last week, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that senior cartel traffickers had suspended some operations due to the effectiveness of recent US strikes in the region. These actions align with President Donald Trump's campaign pledges to combat drug cartels and block illegal narcotics from entering the United States.
The incident highlights the US strategy of using naval forces to counter transnational drug smuggling networks and protect its borders.
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