US has struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat, US Southern Command says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Robert Mackey and agenciesMarch 20, 2026 at 10:59 PM

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US Southern Command reported a "lethal kinetic strike" on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific on Friday. The US military immediately alerted the Coast Guard to initiate search and rescue operations for the three individuals involved. The Coast Guard recovered two deceased individuals and one survivor from the vessel. The survivor and the bodies were then transferred to the custody of the Costa Rican coast guard. The purpose of the strike was to disrupt drug-smuggling operations in the region.

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Costa Rica 40% Costa Rican Coast Guard ×260% Eastern Pacific Ocean 60% Drug-smuggling ×270% United States Coast Guard ×270% US Southern Command ×280% United States ×390%

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drug-smuggling 90% lethal kinetic strike 80% us coast guard 70% us southern command 70% search and rescue 60% eastern pacific 60% costa rican coast guard 50% maritime interdiction 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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United States

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