US military strikes drug trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing three

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US military strikes drug trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing three

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US military strikes drug trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing three

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The US military killed three alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a Caribbean boat.
This incident raises the death toll in anti-narcotics operations to 133.
The campaign has faced scrutiny over the legality and effectiveness of its actions.
Defense Secretary claims some drug traffickers have ceased operations due to the strikes.
The operations reflect escalating US military involvement against drug cartels in the region.

The US military conducted a strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of three alleged traffickers. This incident raises the total death toll in Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 133, following 38 similar attacks since early September, according to Channel News Asia, SCMP, and India Times.

According to US Southern Command, the vessel was part of known drug trafficking routes and allegedly engaged in illegal activities. After the strike, they shared dramatic footage showing the boat exploding in flames. The operations have drawn criticism, particularly regarding the lack of definitive evidence supporting claims of targeting "narcoterrorists," leading to a heated debate on their legality, stated Channel News Asia, SCMP, and India Times.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed recently on social media that high-ranking cartel members might cease operations indefinitely due to the effectiveness of these strikes; however, no supporting evidence was offered, according to Channel News Asia, SCMP, and India Times.