Tag: drug interdiction
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Snowmobiler with Fentanyl, Meth Run from RIDE Check: Anishinabek Police Spotlight
RIDE Checks Target Winter Vehicle Offenses and Drug Crime In the early hours of New Year’s Day, law enforcement officers from the Anishinabek Police Service conducted routine RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving) operations across Sagamok Anishnawbek. The goal of these check stops is to deter impaired driving, promote road safety, and intercept contraband before it can…
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US Military Reports Narco-Smuggling Boats: Crew Jumps Overboard After Strike
Overview In a developing maritime interdiction operation, the U.S. military confirmed that individuals aboard two alleged drug-smuggling boats jumped into the water after an initial strike targeted a third vessel on Tuesday. The incident, reported by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Wednesday, underscores the ongoing efforts to disrupt narcotics trafficking routes in regional waters and…
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US conducts 30th strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific
Overview: A recurring operation in the eastern Pacific The U.S. military announced another strike against a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific, marking a notable milestone in a long-running interdiction campaign. Government officials said two people were killed in the latest operation, underscoring the high stakes involved in tracking and neutralizing illicit…
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Tracing the Backstory of the U.S. Caribbean Drug Policy: From Interdiction to Policy Rethink
Introduction: A policy pivot in plain sight The U.S. approach to Caribbean drug trafficking has long blended maritime interdiction, cooperation with regional partners, and domestic enforcement strategies. A recent look at internal documents and policy recalls reveals a notable pivot during and after the Trump years, when senior Justice Department officials signaled a reassessment of…
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US conducts another strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, three dead
Overview of the Incident The U.S. military conducted another strike against a vessel suspected of transporting narcotics in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in three fatalities, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced on Sunday. This event marks the 21st such operation reported in recent weeks, illustrating a sustained effort by U.S. forces to interdict illicit drug trafficking…
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U.S. Strikes Alleged Narcotics Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
Overview of the Strike The U.S. military announced Sunday that it conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of transporting narcotics in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three people. The operation, described by U.S. Southern Command as the 21st such strike reported in recent weeks, underscores a sustained effort to disrupt maritime…
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Aircraft Carrier Moves Into Caribbean as U.S. Confronts Venezuela
Headline Context: A Readied Navy in the Caribbean The United States has expanded its naval footprint in the Caribbean with the deployment of the Gerald R. Ford, one of the Navy’s most capable aircraft carriers. The move appears to be part of a broader effort to deter illicit activity by sea and to enhance reach…
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Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Moves Into the Caribbean as U.S. Signals Stronger Pressure on Venezuela
Overview: A Strategic Move in a High-Stakes region The United States has repositioned the Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s newest and most capable aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean region. The deployment comes as Washington signals a renewed focus on Venezuela amid long-standing concerns about illicit trafficking, regional stability, and the potential for further confrontations…
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U.S. Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats: Six Killed in Eastern Pacific
Overview: Fresh Strikes in the Eastern Pacific The U.S. military conducted two strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in six fatalities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the latest casualties on Monday, confirming that the operation is part of a broader campaign against illicit drug trafficking at sea. With…
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U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific
Overview of the Strikes The U.S. military announced that six people were killed in two separate air and sea-based strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking on Monday, confirmed the latest deaths as part of a continuing campaign aimed at disrupting narcotics trafficking routes along…