Tag: coast guard cooperation
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Narco-Trafficking Vessels Fight Back: Moments After U.S. Military Strikes
Overview of the Incident In a developing operation against drug trafficking, U.S. military officials say that individuals aboard two suspected narco-trafficking boats leapt into the water following an initial strike on a separate vessel earlier this week. The statements, released by U.S. Southern Command, underscore the volatile and dangerous nature of maritime drug interdiction efforts…
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U.S. Conducts 30th Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific
Overview of the Strike The United States military confirmed a new strike against a vessel alleged to be smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific, marking what authorities described as the 30th operation of its kind in this region. The announcement, issued by U.S. Southern Command on social media, reported that two people on board the…