U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4 people
Washington — The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
TL;DR
- The U.S. military attacked a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing four people.
- This strike is part of a campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America, with at least 227 people killed in 68 strikes since the campaign began.
- U.S. Southern Command stated confirmed intelligence indicated the vessel's involvement in narco-trafficking, though no evidence was provided.
- The Trump administration is seeking agreements with allied nations to extend its offensive to land in Latin American countries.
- President Trump has justified the attacks as necessary to stem drug flow into the U.S. and reduce fatal overdoses.