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LETHAL FRICTION: U.S. forces killed five alleged narco-terrorists during two kinetic strikes on vessels approaching America's borders in the Pacific Ocean.

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🚨 AIRSTRIKES AGAINST NARCO-TERRORISTS CONTINUE 🚨 On December 18th, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. A total of five male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions—three in the first vessel and two in the second vessel. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear 🇺🇸

🚨 AIRSTRIKES AGAINST NARCO-TERRORISTS CONTINUE 🚨 On December 18th, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. A total of five male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions—three in the first vessel and two in the second vessel. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear 🇺🇸

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Applying total systemic friction on the cartels. On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed, and one narco-terrorist survived the first strike. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during the second strike. Following the engagements, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

Applying total systemic friction on the cartels. On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed, and one narco-terrorist survived the first strike. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during the second strike. Following the engagements, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

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On Dec. 18, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. A total of five male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions - three in the first vessel and two in the second vessel. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear

On Dec. 18, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. A total of five male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions - three in the first vessel and two in the second vessel. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

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🚨NEW: U.S. Southern Command says it carried out three lethal strikes on vessels allegedly tied to narco-trafficking operations. Officials say 11 suspected narco-terrorists were killed. No U.S. forces were harmed.

🚨NEW: U.S. Southern Command says it carried out three lethal strikes on vessels allegedly tied to narco-trafficking operations. Officials say 11 suspected narco-terrorists were killed. No U.S. forces were harmed.

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Late on Feb. 16, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Eleven male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions, 4 on the first vessel in the Eastern Pacific, 4 on the second vessel in the Eastern Pacific, and 3 on the third vessel in the Caribbean. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

Late on Feb. 16, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Eleven male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions, 4 on the first vessel in the Eastern Pacific, 4 on the second vessel in the Eastern Pacific, and 3 on the third vessel in the Caribbean. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

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JUST IN: U.S. forces carry out a lethal kinetic strike on an alleged narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM says all three suspected narco-terrorists onboard the boat were killed. The operation was carried out under SOUTHCOM’s Joint Task Force Southern Spear after intelligence tracked the vessel along known drug routes.

JUST IN: U.S. forces carry out a lethal kinetic strike on an alleged narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM says all three suspected narco-terrorists onboard the boat were killed. The operation was carried out under SOUTHCOM’s Joint Task Force Southern Spear after intelligence tracked the vessel along known drug routes.

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Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling, were carrying narcotics, and were transiting along a known narco-trafficking transit route in the Eastern Pacific. Both strikes were conducted in international waters and 3 male narco-terrorists were aboard each vessel. All 6 were killed. No U.S. forces were harmed. Under President Trump, we are protecting the homeland and killing these cartel terrorists who wish to harm our country and its people.

Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling, were carrying narcotics, and were transiting along a known narco-trafficking transit route in the Eastern Pacific. Both strikes were conducted in international waters and 3 male narco-terrorists were aboard each vessel. All 6 were killed. No U.S. forces were harmed. Under President Trump, we are protecting the homeland and killing these cartel terrorists who wish to harm our country and its people.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

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On Dec. 31, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and engaged in narco-trafficking. A total of five narco-terrorists were killed during these actions - three in the first vessel and two in the second. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

On Dec. 31, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and engaged in narco-trafficking. A total of five narco-terrorists were killed during these actions - three in the first vessel and two in the second. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

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On Dec. 15, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking. A total of eight male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions—three in the first vessel, two in the second and three in the third. #OpSouthernSpear

On Dec. 15, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking. A total of eight male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions—three in the first vessel, two in the second and three in the third. #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

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BOOM: The US military carried out overnight kinetic strikes against three alleged narco-terrorists vessels "traveling as a convoy," SOUTHCOM says.

BOOM: The US military carried out overnight kinetic strikes against three alleged narco-terrorists vessels "traveling as a convoy," SOUTHCOM says.

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LETHAL STRIKE: Three suspected narco-terrorists were killed in the SOUTHCOM-directed operation, with no U.S. forces injured.

LETHAL STRIKE: Three suspected narco-terrorists were killed in the SOUTHCOM-directed operation, with no U.S. forces injured.

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On June 18 and June 21, Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out lethal kinetic strikes on two narco-terrorist vessels operating along known trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Since September 2025, JTF Southern Spear has carried out 62 strikes along maritime trafficking routes, stopping more than 200 narco-terrorists from continuing into Central and North America.

On June 18 and June 21, Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out lethal kinetic strikes on two narco-terrorist vessels operating along known trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Since September 2025, JTF Southern Spear has carried out 62 strikes along maritime trafficking routes, stopping more than 200 narco-terrorists from continuing into Central and North America.

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🚨BREAKING: The U.S. strikes 4 more vessels trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirms 14 narco-terrorists were killed in the strikes, with one survivor — no U.S. forces were harmed. "These narco-terrorists have killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda, and they will be treated the same. We will track them, we will network them, and then, we will hunt and kill them."

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. strikes 4 more vessels trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirms 14 narco-terrorists were killed in the strikes, with one survivor — no U.S. forces were harmed. "These narco-terrorists have killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda, and they will be treated the same. We will track them, we will network them, and then, we will hunt and kill them."

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U.S. Southern Command: "On April 15, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. 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 U.S. military forces were harmed."

U.S. Southern Command: "On April 15, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. 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 U.S. military forces were harmed."

Open Source Intel

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According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), yesterday, SOUTHCOM’s Joint Task-Force Southern Spear conducted two strikes on vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Groups in known narco-trafficking routes. Per the release, in the first strike, two narcotics-terrorists were killed while one survived, and in the second strike three narco-terrorists were killed. Following the strikes, U.S. SOUTHCOM notified the U.S. Coast Guard to begin search and rescue operations for the one survivor.

According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), yesterday, SOUTHCOM’s Joint Task-Force Southern Spear conducted two strikes on vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Groups in known narco-trafficking routes. Per the release, in the first strike, two narcotics-terrorists were killed while one survived, and in the second strike three narco-terrorists were killed. Following the strikes, U.S. SOUTHCOM notified the U.S. Coast Guard to begin search and rescue operations for the one survivor.

OSINTdefender

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On April 15, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. 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 U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

On April 15, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. 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 U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

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NEW: The U.S. launched a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel accused of narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says. “Narco-terrorists bringing poison to our shores will find no safe harbor in our hemisphere.”

NEW: The U.S. launched a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel accused of narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says. “Narco-terrorists bringing poison to our shores will find no safe harbor in our hemisphere.”

Fox News

553,787 views • 8 months ago

On Dec. 29, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear Department of War 🇺🇸 United States Strategic Command

On Dec. 29, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear Department of War 🇺🇸 United States Strategic Command

U.S. Southern Command

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The U.S. Military carried out an airstrike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America, according to U.S. officials. It destroyed the vessel and killed two “narco-terrorists” on board. Click here for more:

The U.S. Military carried out an airstrike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America, according to U.S. officials. It destroyed the vessel and killed two “narco-terrorists” on board. Click here for more:

One America News

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On Dec. 30, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted kinetic strikes against three narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy. These vessels were operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and had transferred narcotics between the three vessels prior to the strikes. Three narco-terrorists aboard the first vessel were killed in the first engagement. The remaining narco-terrorists abandoned the other two vessels, jumping overboard and distancing themselves before follow-on engagements sank their respective vessels. Following the engagements, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

On Dec. 30, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted kinetic strikes against three narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy. These vessels were operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and had transferred narcotics between the three vessels prior to the strikes. Three narco-terrorists aboard the first vessel were killed in the first engagement. The remaining narco-terrorists abandoned the other two vessels, jumping overboard and distancing themselves before follow-on engagements sank their respective vessels. Following the engagements, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

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