U.S. Airstrike Disrupts Drug Smugglers in Caribbean, Cocaine Packages Scatter

A U.S. airstrike targeting a speedboat in the Caribbean disrupted the illegal drug trade, scattering over 375 packages of cocaine into the sea near the Dominican Republic.

• In a recent operation, the United States military airstrike killed three suspects aboard a speedboat, halting their smuggling activities in the Caribbean.
• The Dominican Republic reported that the airstrike resulted in more than 375 packages of cocaine being released into the Caribbean Sea, complicating ongoing anti-drug efforts.
• This incident highlights the escalating battle against smuggling networks linked to Venezuela, where cocaine production and trafficking have surged, drawing attention from figures like Donald Trump.