Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 75% complete December 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM

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President Trump stated the U.S. conducted a strike on a "dock area" in Venezuela allegedly used to load drug boats. Reports from CNN and the New York Times suggest the CIA carried out the drone strike, which would be the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela. This action is part of a broader U.S. campaign targeting drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, with over 20 vessels targeted since September. The U.S. claims these strikes aim to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs, like fentanyl and cocaine, into the country. The Venezuelan government has not yet responded, and the White House has not commented.

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