Tag: narco trafficking
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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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US Strikes Three Alleged Drug Vessels in International Waters, Survivors Trigger Search-and-Rescue
Overview In a developing operation, U.S. military forces targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in undisclosed international waters, according to a recent statement from U.S. Southern Command. The strikes reportedly left survivors who jumped overboard, prompting an ongoing search-and-rescue mission. Official sources describe the targets as linked to narcotics trafficking and, in some statements,…
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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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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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Drug Boat Strike: U.S. Launches 21st Operation, Killing 3
Overview of the 21st Strike The Pentagon confirmed on Saturday that the United States carried out its 21st strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat, with a statement released by U.S. Southern Command on Sunday. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt narcotics smuggling routes in the region. Early reporting from officials indicated the…
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US Military Strikes Drug Trafficking Vessel for 21st Time, Resulting in Three Deaths
Overview of the Incident The Pentagon confirmed on Saturday that the United States military conducted its 21st strike targeting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel. The operation, announced by U.S. Southern Command on Sunday, is part of a broader effort to disrupt narcotics smuggling routes that authorities say move illegal drugs through Caribbean and maritime corridors. According…
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Pequeño J Captured: Mastermind Behind Argentina Femicide
Breakthrough in Florencio Varela triple femicide A high-stakes chase spanning two countries culminated in a key breakthrough for investigators: a man identified as the mastermind behind the Florencio Varela triple femicide is in custody. Peruvian police officials announced the arrest of Tony Valverde Victoriano, known by the alias Pequeño J, who prosecutors say orchestrated a…