On June 18, 2026, the US military conducted an attack on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, which was accused of drug smuggling, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. This incident is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America, which has reportedly resulted in at least 211 fatalities from similar military operations since early September.
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US military conducts boat strike in Pacific Ocean, resulting in three fatalities
The US military attacked a drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on June 18, 2026, killing three people. This strike is part of a campaign against alleged narcotraffickers, bringing the total number of fatalities from such operations to at least 211 since early September.
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