US Military Strikes Alleged Drug Trafficking Boats in Pacific, Killing Three
Sourced from 6 publications
- •The US military targeted a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people (Euronews).
- •This strike brings the total death toll from US actions on suspected drug vessels since September to at least 148 (Coral Murphy Marcos).
- •SOUTHCOM claimed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking, but did not provide evidence (Al Jazeera).
- •Mexico and El Salvador reported drug seizures of more than 10 tonnes of cocaine in the Pacific this week (PBS NewsHour).
- •The targeted boat was allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization and was using known narco-trafficking routes (The Hill).
Sources
Three people killed as US military strikes another alleged narcotics boat in the...
Euronews
US military strike kills three in second alleged drug boat attack this week
Coral Murphy Marcos
US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people
Al Jazeera
Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as lethal U.S. boat stri...
PBS NewsHour
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news
US military blows up another drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 3 'narco-terr...
thehill
Curated from 6 sources. Every summary is reviewed for accuracy, but may still contain errors. We always link to original sources for verification.
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