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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...

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U.S. forces intercept and sink a vessel accused of operating as a floating refueling station for drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific. U.S. Southern Command says intelligence confirmed the vessel was supporting the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization. The crew was removed before U.S. forces sank the vessel. Those aboard will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities as U.S. forces continue targeting narco-trafficking networks across the Western Hemisphere.
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U.S. forces intercept and sink a vessel accused of operating as a floating refueling station for drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific. U.S. Southern Command says intelligence confirmed the vessel was supporting the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization. The crew was removed before U.S. forces sank the vessel. Those aboard will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities as U.S. forces continue targeting narco-trafficking networks across the Western Hemisphere.

Fox News

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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.
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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.

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."
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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."

Open Source Intel

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U.S. forces board and sink a vessel accused of operating as a floating refueling station for drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific. U.S. Southern Command says intelligence linked the vessel to the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization, with forces intercepting and clearing it without incident in coordination with Ecuador. Those removed from the vessel will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities, according to SOUTHCOM.
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U.S. forces board and sink a vessel accused of operating as a floating refueling station for drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific. U.S. Southern Command says intelligence linked the vessel to the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization, with forces intercepting and clearing it without incident in coordination with Ecuador. Those removed from the vessel will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities, according to SOUTHCOM.

Fox News

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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 Ocean that was operating as a refueling station for illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations. Per the release, the vessel was operating for the Los Choneros designated narco-terrorist organization. After apprehending the people onboard and turning them over to the Ecuadorian authorities, the vessel was sunk.
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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 Ocean that was operating as a refueling station for illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations. Per the release, the vessel was operating for the Los Choneros designated narco-terrorist organization. After apprehending the people onboard and turning them over to the Ecuadorian authorities, the vessel was sunk.

OSINTdefender

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On Sept. 7, 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 will be 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
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On Sept. 7, 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 will be 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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Well, it appears #NarcoBoats are back on the menu boys 🛥️ "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 will be 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." -SOUTHCOM Boat accordingly... #narcos #boating #pacific #navy #USCG #Marines #thermal
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Well, it appears #NarcoBoats are back on the menu boys 🛥️ "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 will be 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." -SOUTHCOM Boat accordingly... #narcos #boating #pacific #navy #USCG #Marines #thermal

Mrgunsngear

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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
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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

U.S. Southern Command

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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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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.

One America News

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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.
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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.

Fox News

550,845 views • 5 days ago

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.
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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.

Fox News

524,152 views • 13 days ago

🇺🇸🇪🇨 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
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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

Mario Nawfal

43,170 views • 13 days 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
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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

425,588 views • 13 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.
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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

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A suspected drug-trafficking boat erupts into flames after being struck by U.S. forces in the eastern Pacific. New video, released by U.S. Southern Command, shows the moment the vessel is hit during an operation carried out Friday. SOUTHCOM says three "male narco-terrorists" were killed in the strike.
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A suspected drug-trafficking boat erupts into flames after being struck by U.S. forces in the eastern Pacific. New video, released by U.S. Southern Command, shows the moment the vessel is hit during an operation carried out Friday. SOUTHCOM says three "male narco-terrorists" were killed in the strike.

Fox News

413,171 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 Caribbean. The vessel was operating in known narco-trafficking routes. Per the release, 2 narco-terrorists were killed in the strike and 6 narco-terrorists survived the strike. Following the strike, SOUTHCOM coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard to begin search and rescue operations for the remaining 6.
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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 Caribbean. The vessel was operating in known narco-trafficking routes. Per the release, 2 narco-terrorists were killed in the strike and 6 narco-terrorists survived the strike. Following the strike, SOUTHCOM coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard to begin search and rescue operations for the remaining 6.

OSINTdefender

175,689 views • 2 months ago

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

OSINTdefender

190,556 views • 4 months ago

U.S. Southern Command: "On May 27, 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. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed."
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U.S. Southern Command: "On May 27, 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. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed."

Open Source Intel

55,807 views • 3 months ago

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
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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

U.S. Southern Command

344,300 views • 3 months ago

On May 8, 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. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action, and one survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard #OpSouthernSpear
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On May 8, 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. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action, and one survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard #OpSouthernSpear

U.S. Southern Command

280,078 views • 4 months ago