US forces kill two suspected narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific lethal strike operation
USSOUTHCOM says vessel was operated by designated terrorist organization and engaged in drug trafficking operations
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}U.S. forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike Thursday on a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization, killing two suspected narco-terrorists.
U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) said intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.
Thursday’s strike marked the second U.S. strike this year. A previous strike also killed two suspected narco-terrorists and left one survivor, according to officials.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}U.S. forces carried out a strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, according to U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Southern Command)
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