Attack on drug trafficking boat by US military in East Pacific: 3 dead

Attack on drug trafficking boat by US military in East Pacific: 3 dead

30.05.2026 09:20

The U.S. military announced that 3 narco-terrorists were killed in an attack on a boat identified as carrying drugs in the Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM sent a message of resolve in the operations.

The US military announced that another boat determined to be carrying drugs in the Eastern Pacific was attacked, stating, "In this attack, 3 male narco-terrorists were killed."

The US military continues its attacks on boats identified as engaging in drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific. In a statement from the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), it was reported that the joint task force conducting Operation Southern Spear, under the order of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan, carried out an attack on another boat used by organizations designated as "terrorist groups."

"3 MALE NARCO-TERRORISTS KILLED"

Emphasizing that obtained intelligence confirmed the boat was transporting drugs along a known trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific, the statement said, "In this attack, 3 male narco-terrorists were killed. No US personnel were harmed." It was noted that SOUTHCOM "will never compromise on its commitment to apply total systemic pressure against cartels."

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