The U.S. military has carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, accused of smuggling drugs, resulting in the deaths of three men. This marks the fourth such strike in a week, bringing the total death toll to 205 in a campaign targeting alleged drug trafficking operations.

Ongoing Campaign Against Drug Trafficking

U.S. Southern Command announced the strike, stating that the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking operations and operated by a designated terrorist organization. However, no evidence was provided to support these claims. The strike is part of a broader campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.

Video footage released by the military shows a small vessel being hit and engulfed in flames. The U.S. has been actively targeting these vessels since early September, with recent strikes also occurring on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

U.S. Policy and Military Actions

The Trump administration has declared an armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels, attributing them to the flow of drugs into American communities. The U.S. Southern Command stated that the recent strike was directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the top U.S. commander in Latin America.

This ongoing military action highlights the administration’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and its impact on American communities. The strikes have been a part of a monthslong effort to disrupt the operations of these alleged drug smuggling networks.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.