US military sinks alleged drug-trafficking 'floating refueling station': SOUTHCOM
Marines and sailors boarded the vessel without incident before sinking it, and authorities said the move disrupted a drug-smuggling logistics chain.
- On Friday, U.S. forces and Ecuadorian authorities intercepted and sank a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, an operation directed by Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan against the alleged "floating refueling station."
- Intelligence linked the vessel to Los Choneros, an Ecuadorian criminal organization the U.S. government designated a narco-terrorist group, which had been previously targeted under Treasury Department sanctions.
- Marines and sailors launched from the USS San Antonio boarded and cleared the ship without incident, then removed all personnel and safely transported them to Ecuador before the vessel was sunk.
- SOUTHCOM reported the destruction disrupted Los Choneros' logistics chain, degrading the group's ability to supply trafficking vessels operating far from shore in the region.
- Commander Gen. Donovan stated the operation demonstrates the "Americas Counter Cartel Coalition's power to dismantle" narco-terrorist tactics, reflecting multinational enforcement strategy in the Western Hemisphere.
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The U.S. Army announced on Friday that it intercepted and destroyed an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, in a coordinated operation with the government of Ecuador — the first such joint action between the two allies. Want to read more news from the world? Follow the channel on WhatsApp Want to live away? See interactive guide that gathers information about 36 countries See also: Former President of Ecuador is sentenced to f…
US Military Destroys Vessel In Pacific Drug Operation, Southern Command Releases Footage
The U.S. military has destroyed a vessel during a counter-drug operation in the Pacific, according to U.S. Southern Command. Footage released from the operation shows the vessel being targeted as American forces continue efforts to disrupt suspected maritime drug trafficking routes. The operation highlights the growing role of U.S. military assets in monitoring and intercepting vessels linked to illicit activities across the region. Southern Com…
If you want to dramatize yourself right now, you'll never be able to hear about any American girl who doesn't want to eat drugs. Don't forget about the Los Choneros gang. authorize yourself ekuadoriane.Operacioni u zhvillua në koordinim me qeverinë e Ekuadorit.
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