Tag: maritime interdiction
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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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Alleged Drug Smugglers Jump Overboard after U.S. Navy Strikes Narco Boats
Overview of the incident U.S. military officials say that on Tuesday, a sequence of strikes targeted suspected drug-smuggling vessels in a maritime operation aimed at disrupting narcotics trafficking routes. The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) provided details on Wednesday, noting that three narco-trafficking vessels were involved in the confrontation, with crew members reportedly leaping into…
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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…
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Tracing the Backstory Behind the U.S. Caribbean Drug Policy
Overview: A Policy in Transition The U.S. Caribbean drug policy has long been a focal point of national security and law enforcement. Recent reporting uncovers how executive priorities, prosecutorial guidance, and interagency debates shaped a shift in approach to suspected drug shipments in the Caribbean Sea. The narrative centers on a February Justice Department conference…
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US Navy Detains Survivors After Caribbean Drug-Boat Strike
Overview of the Strike and Detention The U.S. military confirmed it detained two survivors on a Navy ship following a Thursday strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. Three U.S. officials told CNN that the operation marked the sixth known strike against a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the region. Unlike prior…