United States Kills Two More Suspected Drug Traffickers in a Boat Strike

(SeaPRwire) –   The U.S. military attacked a boat in the Caribbean connected to suspected drug trafficking operations, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, U.S. Southern Command announced.

In a post on X, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) stated that Joint Task Force Southern Spear executed a “lethal kinetic strike” on May 4 under the orders of commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.

The command noted that intelligence indicated the vessel was moving through known drug trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was allegedly involved in such activities. Furthermore, the boat was reportedly operated by groups designated as terrorist organizations by officials.

The statement reported that two male suspects identified as “narco-terrorists” were killed, and no American service members were injured.

This strike falls within a continuous campaign against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in Latin American waters, which began in early September and has resulted in at least 188 deaths overall. Additional strikes have occurred in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Despite the U.S. being involved in conflict with Iran, operations have intensified in recent weeks, as noted by officials and previous military statements.

U.S. officials characterize this initiative as a component of a larger strategy to combat “narcoterrorism” in the Western Hemisphere, as described by the administration.