U.S. Targets Drug Smuggling Boats in Pacific | Tulsa News

U.S. Southern Command just sank another vessel in the Pacific, claiming it was a drug trafficking hub tied to the terror-linked cartel Los Choneros — part of a furious two-week blitz that’s sunk five boats total, including suspected floating gas stations and fishing vessels. Crews are being handed over to Ecuador, but questions swirl: Are these strikes legal? Did Ecuador find any evidence? And what about the eight fishermen who vanished after their boat was hit? With U.S. plans to expand joint land ops across Latin America, this is just the beginning of a high-stakes crackdown — and the human cost is mounting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05f5d02c8b64f1b0