United States/Security/US military strikes suspected drug boats in Pacific Ocean with limited impact on drug flow

US military strikes suspected drug boats in Pacific Ocean with limited impact on drug flow

Jan 24, 202610 sources

topic:drugsplace:pacific

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Jan 24, 2026US military strikes suspected drug boats in Pacific Ocean with limited impact on drug flow10 sources

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Summary

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean that it said was involved in drug smuggling, killing two people. Reports indicate these actions have done little to actually stop the flow of illegal narcotics, with Trump stating that the strikes have had limited impact.

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