MIAMI, United States — A Caribbean narco vessel strike killed two men during a U.S. Southern Command operation on May 4, according to an official statement from the command. The strike targeted a vessel identified as operating along known narcotics trafficking routes, per SOUTHCOM.
U.S. Southern Command said the operation was carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of Gen. Francis L. Donovan. Officials confirmed the vessel was engaged in narcotics trafficking activity, but further details about the individuals or the vessel have not been released. SOUTHCOM also stated no U.S. military personnel were harmed. Tuesday’s announcement follows similar operations targeting drug-trafficking routes, including a recent U.S. military strike on a drug boat in the Eastern Pacific.
What We Know About the Caribbean Narco Vessel Strike
- U.S. Southern Command conducted a lethal strike on May 4, per official statement.
- The vessel was identified as operating along known Caribbean narcotics trafficking routes.
- Two male individuals described as “narco-terrorists” were killed during the operation.
- No U.S. forces were injured, according to SOUTHCOM.
What We Don’t Know
- The exact location of the strike within the Caribbean has not been disclosed.
- The identities and nationalities of those killed have not been released.
- Details about the vessel, including ownership and origin, remain unclear.
- The broader operational context and whether additional actions are ongoing have not been confirmed.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
