U.S. Defense Secretary Vows to Sink Drug Smuggling Boats

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reaffirmed a policy of using military force against vessels suspected of drug trafficking. He stated that the U.S. will locate and sink such boats. Hegseth emphasized that President Donald Trump retains full authority to order decisive military actions. The comments reinforce the administration's hardline stance against narcotics smuggling by sea. This strategy targets boats allegedly used to transport illegal drugs. The policy allows for direct strikes without prior seizure of the vessels.