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US military targets alleged drug vessel in Eastern Pacific, killing 3
Three alleged male 'narco-terrorists' were killed and no American forces were harmed, the US Southern Command says.
US military targets alleged drug vessel in Eastern Pacific, killing 3
According to statement from SOUTHCOM, three male narco-terrorists were killed in the attack. / Photo: SOUTHCOM X-account / Twitter

The US military carried out a strike on Tuesday on a vessel allegedly involved in narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, according to the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

The strike was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.

"Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.

"Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No US military forces were harmed," the command said on the US social media platform X.

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SOURCE:AA