MIAMI, Fla. — A Caribbean Narco Vessel Strike carried out by U.S. forces killed three alleged narco-terrorists after targeting a vessel tied to drug-trafficking routes, according to U.S. Southern Command. The operation took place May 5 under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, SOUTHCOM said in a statement posted to X.
SOUTHCOM said intelligence confirmed the vessel was engaged in narco‑trafficking operations along known Caribbean corridors. A similar kinetic strike by the U.S. military on May 4 killed two individuals. No U.S. military personnel were harmed during the operation. Details about the vessel, identities of those killed, and the exact location of the strike have not been released.
What We Know About The Narco Vessel Strike
- SOUTHCOM conducted the strike on May 5 under Joint Task Force Southern Spear.
- The vessel was described as linked to designated terrorist organizations and drug-trafficking.
- Three male individuals were killed in the operation.
- No U.S. military personnel were injured.
What We Don’t Know
- Identities and nationalities of those killed have not been confirmed.
- The precise location of the strike remains undisclosed.
- Independent verification of the vessel’s operations is pending.
- Further operational details are not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
