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US Strikes Speedboat with Drugs in Eastern Pacific - Two Dead

Published January 24, 2026, 06:04
US Strikes Speedboat with Drugs in Eastern Pacific - Two Dead

The US military launched an airstrike against a speedboat in the eastern Pacific allegedly involved in drug trafficking, resulting in two deaths and one survivor. The operation was carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and was based on intelligence confirming drug trafficking activities. Since September, the US has conducted approximately 30 strikes against vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking, resulting in over 110 fatalities. The legality of these actions is being questioned by experts, and concerns have been raised about potential extrajudicial killings, with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calling for an investigation.