US forces sink fifth ‘refueling vessel’ linked to Los Choneros terrorist organization
The United States military continued its efforts on Labor Day to rid the Western Hemisphere of narcotic-trafficking operations that smuggle drugs into the country. U.S. Southern Command announced on Monday that it sank an alleged “refueling vessel” of the Los Choneros terrorist organization in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
TL;DR
- U.S. Southern Command sank a suspected refueling vessel of the Los Choneros terrorist organization in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- This was the fifth such vessel sunk in September and the sixth since August 28.
- Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros organization.
- Individuals removed from the vessel will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities.
- Southern Command views these operations as dismantling logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking.
- Los Choneros is a dangerous crime syndicate originating in Ecuador, involved in various violent crimes and drug trafficking into the U.S.
- The Trump administration designated Los Choneros as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.