Deadly U.S. Military Strike Targets Drug Traffickers in Pacific Waters

The United States Army has launched its most lethal assault against drug trafficking vessels, marking a significant escalation in its offensive against narcolanchas operating in the eastern Pacific. In recent hours, the Army has reported the deaths of 14 crew members across four boats during targeted military operations in international waters. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth provided details about the operation, emphasizing that all strikes occurred without direct impact on U.S. forces. Among the casualties, eight narcoterrorists were killed in the first strike, followed by four in a second attack, and three in a third assault, confirming the serious nature of the military's intensified campaign against organized narcotics trafficking. The operation, directed under orders from former President Donald Trump, specifically aimed at vessels implicated in drug transportation and purportedly operated by terrorist organizations. Hegseth noted that these boats were identified through U.S. intelligence, operating along established drug trafficking routes. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense highlighted that Mexican authorities played a crucial role in the rescue efforts for the only survivor detected following the strikes, although details about the survivor have not been disclosed. This operation marks a significant point in U.S. military strategy concerning drug trafficking in the Pacific, asserting the commitment to combat narcotics smuggling aggressively. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2