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USA attacks suspected smuggler boat in Pacific, two killed

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The US military's Southcom reported attacking a smuggler boat in the eastern Pacific.
  • The operation on Sunday resulted in the deaths of two individuals aboard the vessel.
  • Southcom stated the boat was actively involved in drug smuggling.

The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) announced on Monday that its forces attacked a suspected smuggler boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two people. The incident occurred on Sunday.

Southcom stated on the social platform X that the targeted vessel was operating within an established smuggling corridor. Intelligence confirmed the boat was actively engaged in drug trafficking activities. Accompanying the statement were grainy images showing a high-speed boat just before a large explosion.

This operation is part of a broader U.S. effort against drug cartels. In September of the previous year, President Donald Trump ordered Operation Southern Spear, aimed at combating cartels operating from Latin American countries. Since the operation's inception, over 200 individuals have reportedly been killed in attacks within the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean, according to an AP tally.

The U.S. military continues its operations in the region to disrupt illicit activities and combat drug smuggling networks.

Intelligence information confirms that the boat was actively involved in drug smuggling.

— SouthcomStated on X, explaining the justification for the attack on the smuggler boat.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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