Two killed in US strike on another alleged drug boat in Pacific as campaign’s death toll nears 200
Military claims boat targeted in second deadly attack this week was travelling along a known smuggling route
TL;DR
- US military attacked an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two men.
- This is the second deadly attack in as many days as part of an offensive that began in September.
- The US southern command claimed the targeted boat was traveling along a known smuggling route.
- The current US campaign has resulted in at least 195 deaths, according to AFP.
- Rights groups and legal experts argue that the strikes may amount to extrajudicial killings, questioning if the targeted individuals posed an immediate threat.
- Operation 'Southern Spear' was launched in early September with President Trump stating the US is at war with drug cartels.