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U.S. Military Intercepts Suspected Narco-Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Six Fatalities Reported
The United States military announced Sunday the successful interdiction of another suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific, an operation that resulted in the deaths of six individuals.
According to a statement from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), intelligence indicated the vessel was traveling along established narco-trafficking routes and actively engaged in illicit operations. Six “male narco-terrorists” were reported killed in the strike, with no U.S. military personnel sustaining injuries.
This incident follows previous interdictions in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean, where SOUTHCOM reported the targeting of three additional alleged drug boats, resulting in 11 fatalities.
Under the leadership of U.S. Southern Command Gen. Francis Donovan, these operations have now accounted for a total of 156 deaths as the military continues its efforts to disrupt drug trafficking in the region.