The U.S. military has conducted an attack on a suspected narcotics boat in the Caribbean, leading to the deaths of three individuals aboard. According to U.S. Southern Command, the attack took place on a Friday and was justified based on intelligence that identified the boat's involvement in well-known drug trafficking routes in the region. The Southern Command stated that the vessel was engaged in drug trafficking operations at the time of the strike.

In a statement released via social media, U.S. Southern Command emphasized that the intelligence gathered prior to the operation confirmed the vessel's connection to narcotrafficking activities. The military force reported that three individuals, described as narcoterrorists, were killed in the operation, but noted that no American military personnel were harmed during the engagement.

Accompanying the announcement, the U.S. military shared video footage of the moment when the vessel was struck by gunfire, showcasing their commitment to combating drug trafficking in the Caribbean. This incident highlights ongoing military efforts by the U.S. to deter narcotrafficking activities in a region that has been afflicted with such illicit operations, raising questions about the implications for U.S.-Latin American relations and a potential escalation in military actions against drug operations.