US Navy Targets Drug Smuggling Boat in Caribbean, Three Killed

The US military struck a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three individuals as part of intensified anti-cartel operations.

The operation took place on Friday, according to a video released by the United States Southern Command, showing the targeted vessel navigating known trafficking routes.

ABC News reports that the strike brings the total deaths in Trump-era attacks on suspected drug boats to 133 across 38 separate incidents.

US officials confirmed that the targeted vessel was actively involved in transporting illicit drugs through Caribbean maritime corridors, prompting military intervention to halt its operations.

Last week, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that senior cartel traffickers had suspended some operations, citing the effectiveness of recent US strikes in the region.

These measures align with President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to crack down on drug cartels and prevent illegal narcotics from entering the United States.

The Caribbean strikes reflect a continued US strategy to disrupt organized drug trafficking networks, leveraging naval capabilities to protect American borders from illicit substances.

The incident underscores the US commitment to aggressive anti-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, signaling ongoing military involvement in countering transnational drug smuggling.

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