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U.S. forces under SOUTHCOM intercepted and sank a floating refueling vessel in the Eastern Pacific that officials say was supporting illicit drug-trafficking operations linked to the violent Los Choneros organization. The individuals aboard were removed and are being transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Watch OAN on OAN Live for more updates.

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NOW: U.S. forces sink an alleged floating refueling station in the Eastern Pacific after officials say it was being used to support illicit drug trafficking operations tied to the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization. SOUTHCOM says forces intercepted the multi-vessel operation on Sept. 5, removed individuals from the main vessel and transferred them to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the crew was off and the vessel was cleared, U.S. forces sent the main ship and its attached support vessels to the bottom. The operation is part of an ongoing push to dismantle trafficking networks operating across the Western Hemisphere.

NOW: U.S. forces sink an alleged floating refueling station in the Eastern Pacific after officials say it was being used to support illicit drug trafficking operations tied to the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization. SOUTHCOM says forces intercepted the multi-vessel operation on Sept. 5, removed individuals from the main vessel and transferred them to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the crew was off and the vessel was cleared, U.S. forces sent the main ship and its attached support vessels to the bottom. The operation is part of an ongoing push to dismantle trafficking networks operating across the Western Hemisphere.

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U.S. Southern Command has released video showing Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces interdicting and destroying a floating refueling station allegedly supporting narco-trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. According to SOUTHCOM, U.S. forces boarded and cleared the vessel, removed the personnel aboard and transferred them to Ecuadorian authorities before sinking the vessel. Intelligence reportedly linked the refueling station to Los Choneros, an Ecuadorian criminal organization designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization. This is the second operation of this type. JTF-WHEM conducted a similar interdiction on Aug. 28, when Marines and Sailors operating from USS San Antonio (LPD 17) boarded a suspected floating refueling station, removed those aboard, transferred them to Ecuador and then sank the vessel. The video released by SOUTHCOM today shows what appears to be the USS San Antonio operating nearby. The latest operation is part of an increasingly active U.S.-Ecuadorian campaign targeting the maritime logistics network supporting drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific.

U.S. Southern Command has released video showing Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces interdicting and destroying a floating refueling station allegedly supporting narco-trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. According to SOUTHCOM, U.S. forces boarded and cleared the vessel, removed the personnel aboard and transferred them to Ecuadorian authorities before sinking the vessel. Intelligence reportedly linked the refueling station to Los Choneros, an Ecuadorian criminal organization designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization. This is the second operation of this type. JTF-WHEM conducted a similar interdiction on Aug. 28, when Marines and Sailors operating from USS San Antonio (LPD 17) boarded a suspected floating refueling station, removed those aboard, transferred them to Ecuador and then sank the vessel. The video released by SOUTHCOM today shows what appears to be the USS San Antonio operating nearby. The latest operation is part of an increasingly active U.S.-Ecuadorian campaign targeting the maritime logistics network supporting drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific.

OSINTdefender

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U.S. Southern Command: "On Sept. 5, at the direction of SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the main vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the main vessel was cleared and the crew disembarked, U.S. forces sank it and the attached support vessels. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere."

U.S. Southern Command: "On Sept. 5, at the direction of SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the main vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the main vessel was cleared and the crew disembarked, U.S. forces sank it and the attached support vessels. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere."

Open Source Intel

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According to a release from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), at the direction of SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) interdicted a vessel in the Eastern Pacific operating as a refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations for the Los Choneros designated terrorist organization. The individuals on board were apprehended and turned over to the Ecuadorian authorities and the vessel and its attached support vessels were destroyed.

According to a release from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), at the direction of SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) interdicted a vessel in the Eastern Pacific operating as a refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations for the Los Choneros designated terrorist organization. The individuals on board were apprehended and turned over to the Ecuadorian authorities and the vessel and its attached support vessels were destroyed.

OSINTdefender

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On September 8, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. After clearing the vessel and disembarking the crew, U.S. forces sank it. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. #A3C #JTFWHEM Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

On September 8, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. After clearing the vessel and disembarking the crew, U.S. forces sank it. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. #A3C #JTFWHEM Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Southern Command

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On Sept. 5, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the main vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the main vessel was cleared and the crew disembarked, U.S. forces sank it and the attached support vessels. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. #A3C #JTFWHEM Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

On Sept. 5, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the main vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the main vessel was cleared and the crew disembarked, U.S. forces sank it and the attached support vessels. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. #A3C #JTFWHEM Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Southern Command

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A suspected floating refueling station for maritime drug traffickers is now at the bottom of the eastern Pacific after U.S. forces move in. Marines and sailors from the USS San Antonio board and clear the vessel without incident before transferring those on board to Ecuador. U.S. forces then sink the ship. U.S. Southern Command says the vessel was supporting Los Choneros, one of Ecuador's most powerful criminal organizations, in illicit drug trafficking operations.

A suspected floating refueling station for maritime drug traffickers is now at the bottom of the eastern Pacific after U.S. forces move in. Marines and sailors from the USS San Antonio board and clear the vessel without incident before transferring those on board to Ecuador. U.S. forces then sink the ship. U.S. Southern Command says the vessel was supporting Los Choneros, one of Ecuador's most powerful criminal organizations, in illicit drug trafficking operations.

Fox News

524,470 views • 15 days ago

NEW: The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM confirms "the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations." Two suspected narco-terrorists were killed, according to officials, and no U.S. forces were harmed in the operation.

NEW: The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM confirms "the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations." Two suspected narco-terrorists were killed, according to officials, and no U.S. forces were harmed in the operation.

Fox News

215,887 views • 4 months ago

U.S. Southern Command says Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out a lethal strike on a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations operating along known narcotics trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific. Watch OAN on Spectrum and YouTube TV today for more updates.

U.S. Southern Command says Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out a lethal strike on a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations operating along known narcotics trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific. Watch OAN on Spectrum and YouTube TV today for more updates.

One America News

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🇺🇸🇪🇨 U.S. Marines boarded a floating fuel depot for drug traffickers, then sank it SOUTHCOM says Marines and sailors from the USS San Antonio boarded the vessel in international waters in the eastern Pacific without incident, searched it, escorted those aboard to Ecuador, and demolished the ship. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit went in by rigid hull inflatable with a UH-1Y Venom overhead. The command links the vessel to Los Choneros, the Ecuadorian syndicate it designates as narco-terrorist. Source: U.S. Southern Command / Writer: Daniel

🇺🇸🇪🇨 U.S. Marines boarded a floating fuel depot for drug traffickers, then sank it SOUTHCOM says Marines and sailors from the USS San Antonio boarded the vessel in international waters in the eastern Pacific without incident, searched it, escorted those aboard to Ecuador, and demolished the ship. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit went in by rigid hull inflatable with a UH-1Y Venom overhead. The command links the vessel to Los Choneros, the Ecuadorian syndicate it designates as narco-terrorist. Source: U.S. Southern Command / Writer: Daniel

Mario Nawfal

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U.S. Southern Command releases video of a strike targeting a vessel allegedly tied to narcotics trafficking in the Eastern Pacific. Officials say the vessel was identified as operating along known drug-trafficking routes and was engaged by Joint Task Force Southern Spear on June 18 at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis Donovan. According to SOUTHCOM, three suspected narco-terrorists were killed in the operation. No U.S. military personnel were harmed.

U.S. Southern Command releases video of a strike targeting a vessel allegedly tied to narcotics trafficking in the Eastern Pacific. Officials say the vessel was identified as operating along known drug-trafficking routes and was engaged by Joint Task Force Southern Spear on June 18 at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis Donovan. According to SOUTHCOM, three suspected narco-terrorists were killed in the operation. No U.S. military personnel were harmed.

Fox News

377,470 views • 2 months ago

The U.S. military says it conducted a strike on a vessel linked to suspected drug trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific. U.S. Southern Command says two individuals were killed while no American personnel were harmed.

The U.S. military says it conducted a strike on a vessel linked to suspected drug trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific. U.S. Southern Command says two individuals were killed while no American personnel were harmed.

Fox News

220,568 views • 5 months ago

NEW: SOUTHCOM releases dramatic unclassified footage showing a lethal strike on a low-profile vessel moving through the Eastern Pacific. Officials say confirmed intelligence tied the vessel to active narco-trafficking operations. Two alleged narco-terrorists were killed in the strike. "This operation is a clear and decisive reminder that SOUTHCOM is taking the fight directly to the cartels."

Fox News

530,789 views • 20 days ago

On Nov. 15, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics. Three male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed. The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific and was struck in international waters. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

On Nov. 15, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics. Three male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed. The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific and was struck in international waters. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

U.S. Southern Command

1,722,590 views • 10 months ago

On Aug. 28, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, and in coordination and collaboration with the Government of Ecuador, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) successfully interdicted a vessel operating as a floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in international waters of the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessel, previously identified and targeted under Department of the Treasury sanctions, was operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. U.S. Marines and Sailors, launched from USS San Antonio (LPD 17), interdicted, boarded, searched, and cleared the vessel without incident. Individuals removed from the vessel were safely escorted to Ecuador. Once cleared, U.S. forces sank the vessel. This interdiction cuts off a critical node in the traffickers' logistics chain and advances the goals of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) and JTF-WHEM to dismantle narco-terrorist networks. The Department of War 🇺🇸 and the A3C remain unwavering in their mission to defeat narco-terrorists in the Western Hemisphere and defend our homeland. "Today's operation is a stark example of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition's power to dismantle the sophisticated, clandestine narco-terrorist tactics and capabilities that have enabled the trafficking of dangerous drugs destined for American communities. Working together with our Ecuadorian partners, our coalition dealt a decisive blow to a narco-terrorist operation responsible for moving significant amounts of drugs through the region. Together with our regional partners, we are committed to defeating narco-terrorists in the Western Hemisphere." - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan #A3C #JTFWHEM Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

On Aug. 28, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, and in coordination and collaboration with the Government of Ecuador, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) successfully interdicted a vessel operating as a floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in international waters of the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessel, previously identified and targeted under Department of the Treasury sanctions, was operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. U.S. Marines and Sailors, launched from USS San Antonio (LPD 17), interdicted, boarded, searched, and cleared the vessel without incident. Individuals removed from the vessel were safely escorted to Ecuador. Once cleared, U.S. forces sank the vessel. This interdiction cuts off a critical node in the traffickers' logistics chain and advances the goals of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) and JTF-WHEM to dismantle narco-terrorist networks. The Department of War 🇺🇸 and the A3C remain unwavering in their mission to defeat narco-terrorists in the Western Hemisphere and defend our homeland. "Today's operation is a stark example of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition's power to dismantle the sophisticated, clandestine narco-terrorist tactics and capabilities that have enabled the trafficking of dangerous drugs destined for American communities. Working together with our Ecuadorian partners, our coalition dealt a decisive blow to a narco-terrorist operation responsible for moving significant amounts of drugs through the region. Together with our regional partners, we are committed to defeating narco-terrorists in the Western Hemisphere." - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan #A3C #JTFWHEM Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Southern Command

425,687 views • 15 days ago

According to a statement from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the Joint Task Force Southern Spear, on orders from SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan, conducted a strike earlier today against a vessel operating in known drug trafficking corridors in the Caribbean. The vessel was linked to a designated terrorist organization. Three suspected operatives were killed in the attack.

According to a statement from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the Joint Task Force Southern Spear, on orders from SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan, conducted a strike earlier today against a vessel operating in known drug trafficking corridors in the Caribbean. The vessel was linked to a designated terrorist organization. Three suspected operatives were killed in the attack.

Cartel Watch

12,158 views • 4 months ago

🚨 BOOM: TRUMP AND HEGSETH JUST BLEW UP ANOTHER FLOATING NARCO GAS STATION I voted for this 🔥 Per SOUTHCOM, another floating refueling station was interdicted, cleared out and then BLASTED to smithereens in the Easter Pacific This vessel specifically aided in narco-trafficking. This strike likely saved even more lives! 🇺🇸 Individuals removed from the boat are headed to the police in Ecuador WELCOME TO THE DONROE DOCTRINE This is our hemisphere!

🚨 BOOM: TRUMP AND HEGSETH JUST BLEW UP ANOTHER FLOATING NARCO GAS STATION I voted for this 🔥 Per SOUTHCOM, another floating refueling station was interdicted, cleared out and then BLASTED to smithereens in the Easter Pacific This vessel specifically aided in narco-trafficking. This strike likely saved even more lives! 🇺🇸 Individuals removed from the boat are headed to the police in Ecuador WELCOME TO THE DONROE DOCTRINE This is our hemisphere!

Eric Daugherty

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On May 26, 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. One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action, and there were two survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard #OpSouthernSpear

On May 26, 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. One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action, and there were two survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

344,520 views • 3 months ago

SOUTHCOM: "On May 29, 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. SOUTHCOM is unwavering in its commitment to applying total systemic friction on the cartels."

SOUTHCOM: "On May 29, 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. SOUTHCOM is unwavering in its commitment to applying total systemic friction on the cartels."

Breaking911

40,860 views • 3 months ago

According to a release from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a strike on a vessel operated by a designated terrorist organization in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The vessel was operating in known trafficking routes. Three narco-terrorists were killed in the strike.

According to a release from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a strike on a vessel operated by a designated terrorist organization in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The vessel was operating in known trafficking routes. Three narco-terrorists were killed in the strike.

OSINTdefender

121,078 views • 4 months ago