U.S. military kills alleged narco-terrorist in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the death of one alleged narco-terrorist. Two individuals survived the strike, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to initiate search-and-rescue operations. This operation is part of a broader campaign by the U.S. military to target and dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations.
- ▪The strike was carried out on May 26 under the direction of U.S. Southern Command.
- ▪One alleged narco-terrorist was killed, and two others survived the attack.
- ▪The U.S. Coast Guard was notified to conduct search-and-rescue operations for the survivors.
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Caribbean U.S. military kills alleged narco-terrorist in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific Two others survived the strike and the U.S. Coast Guard was immediately notified to begin search-and-rescue operations By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published May 26, 2026 11:13pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US military kills alleged narco-terrorist during Pacific strike operation U.S. Southern Command said a military strike targeting a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations along a known Pacific drug-trafficking route killed one suspected narco-terrorist and left two survivors (X/Southcom). NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S.
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