US Sinks Alleged Refueling Station Aiding Los Choneros Narco-Terrorists
U.S. Southern Command on Thursday said it sank an alleged refueling station operating in support of the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization.
TL;DR
- U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) sank an alleged refueling station in the eastern Pacific.
- The vessel supported the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization.
- U.S. sailors boarded, arrested individuals, and then sank the boat.
- The operation was coordinated with the government of Ecuador.
- This action is part of efforts to dismantle narco-terrorist networks and drug trafficking logistics.
- This is the second such refueling station sunk by SOUTHCOM this week.
- Los Choneros is a large criminal organization known for drug trafficking and causing devastation in South America.
- The Trump administration designated Los Choneros as a foreign terrorist organization in September 2025.