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U.S. Forces Sink Refueling Vessel Linked to Ecuadorian Cartel in Eastern Pacific

U.S. forces sank a floating refueling vessel linked to the Los Choneros cartel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The operation was part of ongoing efforts by the Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere to combat drug trafficking and strengthen regional security. The vessel's crew was removed and will be handed over to Ecuadorian authorities.

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U.S. forces sank a floating refueling vessel linked to the Los Choneros cartel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The operation was part of ongoing efforts by the Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere to combat drug trafficking and strengthen regional security. The vessel's crew was removed and will be handed over to Ecuadorian authorities.

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US forces sink narco-refueling station linked to Ecuadorian cartel in Pacific: SOUTHCOM

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U.S. Forces Sink Refueling Vessel Linked to Ecuadorian Cartel in Eastern Pacific