US military strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing 4 'narco-terrorists'

Video shows a Caribbean vessel erupting into a fireball as SOUTHCOM says it killed four alleged narco-terrorists in a drug trafficking strike.

US military strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing 4 'narco-terrorists'

TL;DR

  • U.S. military executed a lethal strike on a go-fast vessel in the Caribbean involved in drug trafficking.
  • Four alleged 'narco-terrorists' were killed in the operation.
  • The strike was conducted by Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere under the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
  • SOUTHCOM has been conducting strikes against vessels linked to 'narco-terrorists' in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
  • The Trump administration's campaign has resulted in at least 231 deaths tied to approximately 69 strikes over one year.
  • Videos show military personnel intercepting and sinking vessels allegedly tied to organizations like Los Choneros.