U.S. Military Strike Kills One on Suspected Drug Vessel
A U.S. military strike hit a vessel officials described as involved in drug trafficking, killing one person and leaving two survivors at sea. The strike marked the 58th such action against boats accused of smuggling.
jpost.comA U.S. military strike on a vessel described as a narco-trafficking boat killed one person and prompted a rescue operation for the two survivors. The strike was the 58th conducted by U.S. forces against vessels accused of smuggling drugs.
News reported that the operation targeted what officials called a narco-trafficking vessel. The New York Times stated that two survivors remained at sea after the attack in the Pacific.
A rescue mission was launched for the two survivors following the strike. No further details on the identities of those aboard or the exact location were provided in the reports.
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