On June 17, 2026, the U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean that it claimed was involved in drug trafficking. The operation resulted in the death of one individual, with two survivors reported. U.S. Southern Command announced the strike via social media, stating that the vessel was operating along established narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in drug trafficking activities.
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U.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, One Dead
The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific on June 17, 2026, which it alleged was involved in drug trafficking. The operation resulted in one death and two survivors, according to U.S. Southern Command.
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U.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, One Dead