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The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) announced that it recently conducted a strike against a suspected narco-submersible operating in the eastern Pacific Ocean, targeting what officials described as a vessel involved in narcotics trafficking.
According to USSOUTHCOM, the operation took place on May 29 under the direction of Gen. Francis L. Donovan. The strike was carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear after intelligence indicated the vessel was traveling along known drug-smuggling routes and was allegedly being operated by organizations designated as terrorist groups.
Military officials stated that three suspected traffickers were killed during the operation and that no U.S. personnel were injured.
USSOUTHCOM shared video footage of the strike on social media, showing a small vessel at sea before it was hit and engulfed in flames. The footage also appeared to show debris scattered across the surrounding water following the explosion.
In its statement, the command said it remains committed to disrupting cartel operations and reducing the flow of narcotics into the United States.
The strike is part of a broader campaign launched by the Trump administration against drug-trafficking organizations operating throughout Latin America. Administration officials have argued that these groups pose a direct threat to U.S. communities by facilitating the movement of illegal drugs into the country.
Reports indicate that the latest operation brings the total number of deaths linked to the recent series of U.S. anti-cartel strikes to more than 200 since the campaign began in early September. Additional strikes were announced earlier in the week.
The administration maintains that aggressive action against trafficking networks is necessary to curb drug smuggling and weaken cartel influence. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the legal, diplomatic, and humanitarian implications of using military force against criminal organizations outside traditional war zones.
Despite the ongoing debate, U.S. military leaders have emphasized that operations targeting narcotics-trafficking networks will continue as part of broader efforts to disrupt illegal drug flows throughout the region.
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