US military kills alleged narco-terrorist in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific
The US military conducted a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the death of an alleged narco-terrorist. This operation was part of a broader campaign by US Southern Command to disrupt drug trafficking networks. The military has recently intensified its efforts against narcotics smuggling in the region.
- ▪The strike occurred on May 26, targeting a vessel linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations.
- ▪One alleged narco-terrorist was killed, while two others survived the attack.
- ▪The US Coast Guard was notified to initiate search-and-rescue operations for the survivors.
- ▪This operation follows previous strikes aimed at dismantling cartel-linked trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
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US News US military kills alleged narco-terrorist in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific By Michael Sinkewicz, Fox News Published May 27, 2026, 3:20 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant Veteran owner of iconic 'Trump House' dies after vicious alleged beating by stranger Three women found dead in popular American tourist hot spot as local police search for clues The US military carried out a lethal strike Tuesday on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing an alleged narco-terrorist, according to US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
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