US Forces Carry Out Deadly Strike Against Vessel Linked to Terrorist Narco-Group, Killing Two Suspects in Eastern Pacific
In a military operation conducted by US forces on Friday, a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization was targeted and sunk, resulting in the deaths of two suspected narco-terrorists. The strike took place in international waters of the Eastern Pacific, where intelligence confirmed that the ship was involved in narco-trafficking operations.
US Southern Command announced that the vessel had been tracked as part of its efforts to combat narco-terrorism, and the operation was carried out in coordination with international rescue agencies and authorities. However, despite an extensive search effort by the US Coast Guard and other partners using various systems such as AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue), no survivors were found.
The incident is not the first time that the US military has taken action against vessels linked to narco-terrorism. In December 2025, another operation was conducted in the Eastern Pacific targeting three suspected narco-trafficking vessels traveling together as a convoy.
Details about the vessel targeted by Friday's strike remain limited, but it is believed that those aboard transferred narcotics between ships before the strikes took place. It has been confirmed that three narco-terrorists were killed on one of the affected vessels, while others escaped or jumped out to avoid capture before their own ships were sunk.
The US Coast Guard announced a suspension of search efforts for survivors due to "distance and range constraints" as well as limited available assets. Despite the suspension of active search efforts, officials are continuing to monitor developments in the situation and may resume the search if positive indications arise or additional information becomes available.
This operation highlights ongoing concerns about narco-terrorism and its impact on global security and public safety.
In a military operation conducted by US forces on Friday, a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization was targeted and sunk, resulting in the deaths of two suspected narco-terrorists. The strike took place in international waters of the Eastern Pacific, where intelligence confirmed that the ship was involved in narco-trafficking operations.
US Southern Command announced that the vessel had been tracked as part of its efforts to combat narco-terrorism, and the operation was carried out in coordination with international rescue agencies and authorities. However, despite an extensive search effort by the US Coast Guard and other partners using various systems such as AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue), no survivors were found.
The incident is not the first time that the US military has taken action against vessels linked to narco-terrorism. In December 2025, another operation was conducted in the Eastern Pacific targeting three suspected narco-trafficking vessels traveling together as a convoy.
Details about the vessel targeted by Friday's strike remain limited, but it is believed that those aboard transferred narcotics between ships before the strikes took place. It has been confirmed that three narco-terrorists were killed on one of the affected vessels, while others escaped or jumped out to avoid capture before their own ships were sunk.
The US Coast Guard announced a suspension of search efforts for survivors due to "distance and range constraints" as well as limited available assets. Despite the suspension of active search efforts, officials are continuing to monitor developments in the situation and may resume the search if positive indications arise or additional information becomes available.
This operation highlights ongoing concerns about narco-terrorism and its impact on global security and public safety.