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US Military Strikes Alleged Drug Trafficking Boats in Pacific, Killing Three

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  • 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).

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