US Military Conducts Lethal Strike on Alleged Drug Vessel in Southern Caribbean
US Military Conducts Lethal Strike on Alleged Drug Vessel in Southern Caribbean
In a significant escalation of anti-narcotics efforts, the United States military today conducted a lethal strike against an alleged drug vessel in the southern Caribbean, believed to be tied to the notorious Tren de Aragua cartel. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, stating that 11 individuals were killed in the strike in international waters.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio elaborated on the “lethal strike,” indicating it targeted a drug vessel that had originated from Venezuela. This aggressive use of military force against Latin American drug cartels marks a new phase in the Trump administration’s strategy and could have profound implications for regional stability.
President Trump announced the operation via Truth Social, confirming that U.S. Military Forces, acting on his orders, carried out a “kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists” within the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility. He reiterated that Tren de Aragua, designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization in February, is responsible for widespread violence, drug trafficking, and other illicit activities across the Western Hemisphere.
Rubio, speaking before his departure for a trip to Mexico and Ecuador, affirmed the continuation of the “counter-drug mission.” He stressed the administration’s commitment to combating cartels flooding American streets with drugs, specifically highlighting the common route from Venezuela. A senior defense official later confirmed a “precision strike” against an alleged drug vessel in the region.
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