The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has confirmed a military strike on a vessel in international waters of the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The operation targeted a ship identified as operating along known drug trafficking routes.
According to a statement from SOUTHCOM, the strike was ordered by General Francis Donovan. The Unified Task Force ‘Southern List’ executed a lethal kinetic strike against the vessel, which was reportedly associated with organizations designated as terrorist entities.
Military officials indicated that intelligence confirmed the vessel’s involvement in drug trafficking activities, as it was navigating established smuggling routes in the eastern Pacific. The operation resulted in the deaths of two men described as drug traffickers.
This recent action follows a similar strike reported by U.S. military forces in February, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. Previous strikes against vessels linked to narcotics trafficking have also been noted, including one mentioned in late December.
The U.S. Southern Command has conducted a military strike on a drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two fatalities. This operation underscores ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt narcotics smuggling activities in the region.