Pentagon and DEA believe attacks on drug boats have not reduced trafficking, reports 'Washington Post'

Despite a significant military operation involving 67 attacks and 221 fatalities, U.S. defense and drug enforcement agencies believe the campaign has failed to curb drug trafficking. The operation, dubbed 'Southern Spear,' involved U.S. Southern Command conducting bombings against speedboats in both the Caribbean and Pacific.

The 'Washington Post' reported that the Pentagon and the DEA share the assessment that the extensive military actions have not led to a reduction in the flow of illicit substances. The operation, which took place over an unspecified period, resulted in a high number of casualties among those targeted by the bombings.

Details about the specific targets, the nature of the drug-smuggling operations, and the identities of the 221 deceased individuals were not provided in the source material. The article, originating from La Nación in Costa Rica, focuses on the perceived ineffectiveness of the military approach to combating drug trafficking, citing assessments from U.S. agencies.