MIAMI, United States — A US military strike killed two men aboard an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific on April 24, according to a statement from US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the US Department of War. The operation was carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.
SOUTHCOM said intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and was operated by what it described as Designated Terrorist Organizations, adding that no US military forces were harmed. The identities of the two men, the specific organisations referenced, and independent verification of the claims have not been released. A previous US strike in the Caribbean killed three, as previously reported.
What We Know
SOUTHCOM said the US military strike took place on April 24 in the Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM said two men aboard the vessel were killed and no US forces were harmed. SOUTHCOM said the operation was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear under Gen. Francis L. Donovan.
What We Don’t Know
The identities of the two men killed have not been released. The specific Designated Terrorist Organizations referenced have not been named. The precise location of the strike within the Eastern Pacific has not been disclosed. Independent verification of SOUTHCOM’s claims has not been provided.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
