Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducts a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters on Dec. 22, 2025, in a still from video. U.S. Southern Command
The U.S. military said it conducted a deadly strike on a narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing two people aboard and prompting a search-and-rescue effort for a third survivor, according to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
The action, directed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, was carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear amid a continuing campaign against drug trafficking networks designated as terrorist organizations. Intelligence indicated the boat was traversing known trafficking routes and actively involved in illicit operations, according to officials.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
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