The United States has escalated its direct confrontation with drug cartels, conducting two more lethal strikes against vessels in the Eastern Pacific. These recent operations resulted in the deaths of six individuals, bringing the confirmed total of those killed in these actions to at least 75.
These strikes, authorized at the highest levels, targeted boats identified as being operated by organizations designated as terrorist entities. Intelligence reports confirmed the vessels were actively engaged in smuggling narcotics along established trafficking routes in international waters.
Each of the targeted vessels carried three individuals, all of whom were killed in the attacks. U.S. forces involved in the operations sustained no casualties. The actions represent a significant increase in the use of lethal force against suspected drug traffickers.
This latest activity follows a similar strike in the Caribbean Sea just days prior, where three more cartel members were killed. The total number of drug boats destroyed by U.S. forces since the operations began in September now stands at 19.
The stated objective behind these aggressive measures is to protect the homeland by directly eliminating those responsible for bringing dangerous drugs into the country. The operations signal a clear intent to disrupt the flow of narcotics at its source.
Officials have emphasized a firm stance: those involved in trafficking illicit drugs will face lethal consequences. This policy represents a dramatic shift in approach, moving beyond interdiction and towards direct engagement with suspected cartel operatives.
