U.S. Southern Command Confirms Deaths of Suspected Narco-Terrorists
On Tuesday, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported that 11 suspected narco-terrorists died during three separate airstrikes targeting ships in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea.
The command stated that these vessels were associated with a terrorist organization. This airstrike was executed as part of the War Department’s Operation Southern Spear, which has led to the seizure of hundreds of thousands of pounds of illegal drugs and the deaths of over 100 suspected drug traffickers.
SOUTHCOM mentioned that intelligence indicated the vessels were navigating known drug trafficking routes and actively involved in illegal activities. There was even footage of the raid shared on social media.
Details reveal that four of the suspects were killed on the first ship in the Eastern Pacific, another four on a second ship in the same region, and three more on a third ship in the Caribbean. The operation was directed by Gen. Francis Donovan, who oversees SOUTHCOM.
Importantly, SOUTHCOM noted that there were no U.S. casualties during this operation.
This airstrike fits into a broader array of actions undertaken by the Trump administration against drug cartels, perceived as a significant threat to national security.
Additionally, amidst U.S. pressure, Mexican lawmakers approved a joint exercise involving the U.S. Navy’s second team of Navy SEALs and the Mexican Navy, set to extend until April.
Recently, President Trump indicated plans to initiate a robust ground offensive in Latin America designed to further disrupt cartel networks, mentioning that such efforts have already decreased the distribution of illegal drugs by approximately one-third.
In contrast, Congressional Democrats are attempting to impede the government’s aggressive stance toward suspected drug vessels. Just last December, the Republican-led House rejected a resolution from the Democratic Party which aimed to halt what they termed “hostile conduct” against organizations designated as terrorists by the president, unless Congress approved it.
