The US military has confirmed that it conducted military strikes on three vessels linked to narco-trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals identified as narco-terrorists. These operations were stated to be part of broader efforts to combat drug smuggling in waters known for narcotic trafficking. The strikes were carried out without any harm to US forces.

The US Southern Command announced these actions in a post on X, reporting that the targeted vessels were intercepted while operating along established drug trafficking routes. Missiles were seen hitting the boats, and footage shared by the Southern Command showed the vessels engulfed in flames. However, the military did not release evidence to substantiate the claims of drug trafficking made against the deceased individuals.

This operation forms part of an ongoing series of US military actions aimed at curbing the rising tide of narcotics entering the United States via maritime routes. The lack of concrete evidence for the military's claims has raised questions about transparency and accountability in such operations, especially as drug trafficking continues to pose significant challenges in both regional and global contexts.