US Strikes "Narco-Terror" Boat in Pacific, Killing Four

A U.S. military strike targeted a speedboat in the eastern Pacific Ocean this week, resulting in four deaths. U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) stated the operation was conducted in international waters. The vessel was suspected of smuggling drugs. U.S. authorities identified its operators as members of organizations officially designated as terrorist groups. This is the latest in a series of U.S. maritime actions against alleged drug trafficking networks. The military says these networks use profits to fund terrorism. No U.S. personnel were injured during the operation. The incident remains under review by U.S. officials.