drug trafficking
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The United States' increased military presence in the Caribbean region is approaching a cost of nearly $3 billion, reflecting efforts to bolster security and counter strategic threats such as transnat...
The El Paso International Airport was closed for nine hours after US authorities detected drones operated by a Mexican drug cartel near the airport's vicinity. The closure caused significant disruptio...
Drones operated by a Mexican drug cartel invaded US airspace near El Paso, leading to the temporary closure of El Paso International Airport for safety reasons. The Department of Defense acted to disa...
Following recent high-level meetings between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Joe Biden, Colombian and U.S. forces collaborated to intercept a drug-running submarine carrying about t...
The US military reported an operation that killed three suspected drug traffickers off the coast of South America, increasing the death toll from similar operations since September 2021 to 133 people ...
Drones operated by Mexican cartels have entered United States airspace and prompted the closure of El Paso International Airport. The Department of War has acted to disable these drones according to a...
The Pentagon announced Wednesday that a United States Navy vessel conducted an operation against a suspected drug-smuggling ship in the eastern Pacific Ocean. During the operation, individuals onboard...
The United States has taken measures to counter and disable unmanned aerial systems reportedly used by Mexican drug cartels for illicit activities such as trafficking drugs across the border....
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported on Tuesday that he narrowly avoided an assassination attempt when his helicopter was unable to land at its predetermined destination along Colombia's Caribbe...
A maritime operation led by the United States has resulted in the death of three individuals aboard a suspected drug trafficking vessel....
The United States has identified unmarked aircraft of Mexican drug cartels as being responsible for the temporary closure of El Paso International Airport....
The United States has conducted another military operation against what it believes is a drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action comes as reports indicate that the number of ...
The US has conducted another airstrike on a drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities....
The United States has taken action against drones allegedly operated by Mexican drug cartels following the suspension of flights in parts of Texas. However, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico City's mayor, sta...
The United States conducted an attack targeting a suspected narco-boat in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two deaths. No further details about the identities of those involved or specific circumstance...
The United States military has conducted an operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean targeting another suspected drug trafficking vessel. Details on the exact location and outcome of this interception a...
The US military conducted a second strike against an alleged drug-running vessel this week, resulting in the death of individuals on board and escalating the total number of fatalities from such opera...
The U.S. military's tests involving lasers intended to counter unmanned aerial vehicles used by drug cartels led to the temporary closure of airspace above El Paso, Texas....
In a podcast episode of Guns for Hire, Dr Vanda Felbab-Brown discusses gang violence escalation in Haiti despite the presence of private military company Vectus Global. The conversation includes insig...
The US military has conducted another lethal attack targeting a vessel involved in drug trafficking activities....
The United States has taken steps to neutralize drones operated by Mexican drug cartels after suspending flights at the El Paso airport due to security concerns. This action follows recent activities ...
Federal officials ordered the closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas for ten days due to unidentified drone threats, which are suspected to be linked to border cartels....
The United States military conducted an operation against a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in two fatalities. This incident is part of ongoing efforts to com...
The US military has conducted an operation resulting in the incapacitation of a drug trafficking boat, according to recent reports. Details regarding casualties or exact geographical location were not...
The US military has conducted a lethal operation against a vessel engaged in drug trafficking activities, resulting in casualties aboard the targeted boat....
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) has conducted an operation against what they describe as a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action is part of their broade...
The United States has reported that two individuals died following an attack on a drug-laden vessel in the Pacific Ocean. The nature and specifics of the operation are not detailed....
The United States attacked drug traffickers operating in the Pacific Ocean. The operation reportedly caused casualties among the traffickers but no details on American losses are available....
The United States has carried out strikes against a suspected drug trafficking vessel operating in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean....
The United States conducted an offensive operation in the Pacific Ocean targeting what was believed to be a drug-trafficking vessel, resulting in two fatalities....
The United States military has intercepted and destroyed an alleged drug trafficking vessel operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as part of ongoing international efforts to combat illegal narcotics ...
The U.S. military has conducted another operation in the Eastern Pacific targeting a vessel suspected of drug trafficking activities. This action demonstrates ongoing efforts by American forces to com...
The United States Navy has intercepted and destroyed an allegedly drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as part of anti-narcotics operations....
The Pentagon has confirmed that two people died following an attack on a drug ship suspected of trafficking narcotics....
The US military has conducted another lethal operation against a vessel involved in drug trafficking activities....
The US military has conducted an operation against a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The exact details of the strike and any seizures or arrests have not been provided....