US Military Resumes Anti-Drug Boat Strikes in Eastern Pacific, Killing 2
After a hiatus exceeding two months, the US military has recommenced its offensive against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. On Monday, US Southern Command reported that a strike resulted in the deaths of two individuals linked to drug trafficking. This incident raises the overall death count to 223 across 67 strikes throughout the nearly year-long initiative, which has also led to the destruction of 64 speedboats. The operation focuses on purported drug boats off the Caribbean coast of Latin America and in the eastern Pacific. This recent strike signifies the first military action in months, indicating the ongoing nature of this contentious operation.
Key facts
- US military resumed strikes in eastern Pacific after a pause of over two months.
- Strike killed two people accused of drug trafficking.
- Total death toll now 223 people in 67 strikes.
- Campaign has destroyed 64 speedboats.
- Operation targets alleged drug boats off Latin America's Caribbean coast and eastern Pacific.
- US Southern Command announced the strike on Monday.
- This is the first attack in months.
Entities
Institutions
- US Southern Command
- US military
Locations
- eastern Pacific Ocean
- Latin America
- Caribbean coast