US Military Kills Three in New "Drug Boat" Strikes
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The US military says it has killed three people in new strikes against suspected drug smuggling boats.
US Southern Command released a statement on Wednesday confirming the attacks. The command, which oversees US military activity in South America, said three "go-fast" vessels were targeted. These boats are often used by drug traffickers.
The statement did not reveal where the latest incidents occurred. Previous US military strikes against alleged drug boats have taken place in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The operations are part of a US policy to intercept illegal narcotics at sea. Under this policy, US forces can take action against vessels suspected of smuggling if certain legal conditions are met.