US Forces Target Drug Traffickers, Killing 14 in Pacific Ocean Strikes

In a recent operation, the United States targeted drug traffickers in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals, highlighting the ongoing struggle against the illegal drug trade.

• On Tuesday, The Pentagon reported that U.S. forces killed 14 alleged drug traffickers in strikes against four boats in the Pacific Ocean.
• This operation is part of a broader anti-narcotics campaign initiated by the United States, raising the death toll to at least 57 amid efforts to combat the illegal drug trade.
• The U.S. military actions reflect ongoing concerns from Washington, D.C., regarding drug trafficking routes that often connect the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean.