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Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
US President Donald Trump announced that the US had targeted a facility thought to be used for loading drug boats but did not provide details on whether it was a military or CIA operation and refused ...
Trump hints at land strike against drug cartels as Venezuela pressure mounts
During a discussion about pressures on Venezuelan President Maduro, US President Donald Trump suggested that U.S. forces may have carried out a land-based attack targeting facilities used by drug traf...
Three people killed in US military strike on drug terrorists' ship
The article reports that three individuals have died as a result of an attack conducted by the United States military against a vessel believed to be associated with drug terrorism....
Trump: Boarded Ship in Venezuela Where Drugs Were Being Loaded
According to reports, former US President Donald Trump claims that his administration intercepted and boarded a ship in Venezuelan waters where narcotics were being loaded onto vessels for transport....
US and Venezuelan Officials Silent on Trump's Remarks About Action Against Drug Boat Facility
Both US and Venezuelan officials have yet to comment on President Donald Trump's mention of potential action against drug traffickers in Venezuela. The silence follows Trump's recent tweet hinting at ...
Over 100 Dead as Result of US Military Strikes on Suspected Drug Vessels
US military operations aimed at disrupting drug trafficking have resulted in fatalities exceeding one hundred people....
U.S. Southern Command Strikes 2 Suspected Narco Boats in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. Southern Command reported that U.S. forces carried out strikes on two suspected drug boats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday. The operation resulted in five fatalities and involved des...
Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
According to an Associated Press report, the plane used by U.S. military forces against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela's coast was painted to resemble a civilian aircraft....
US Navy Sinks Drug Smuggling Vessels in Pacific: 8 Dead
The US Navy has claimed responsibility for sinking vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking activities in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in eight casualties....
U.S. Strikes Five Alleged Drug Boats, Eight Dead
The United States military conducted operations against five suspected drug trafficking vessels, resulting in eight fatalities and potentially causing injuries among the surviving crew members....
US Military Reports At Least Eight Dead After Strikes On Suspected Drug Vessels
The US military has reported that at least eight individuals were killed after recent strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking activities in international waters. Survivors from the attacked b...
US Carries Out More Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats, Killing Three
The United States military has conducted additional strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The exact location and details of the operation ha...
Trump: US Struck Venezuelan Dock Where Drugs Were Being Loaded Onto Ships
US President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed that American forces have attacked a dock in Venezuela where narcotics were being loaded onto ships for transportation....
Trump: We Hit Drug-Laden Vessel off Venezuela
President Donald Trump reported hitting a vessel loaded with narcotics attempting to leave Venezuelan waters during a recent press conference....
Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
Former President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. targeted a facility used by drug-running vessels without elaborating on which agency was responsible or providing details about the location....
US, Venezuelan Officials Still Mum on Trump Mention of Action Against Drug Boat Facility
Neither US nor Venezuelan officials have commented on President Donald Trump's recent suggestion regarding potential military action against drug trafficking from islands used as boat facilities. This...
US Sinks Another Presumed Drug Ship in Pacific: One Dead
The United States reported sinking another alleged drug smuggling vessel in the Pacific Ocean during anti-narcotics operations. This incident resulted in one death....
US Military Reports One Narco-Terrorist Killed in Drug Boat Strike
The U.S. military has reported that one narco-terrorist was killed during an operation targeting drug trafficking activities. The strike involved a boat used for smuggling drugs....
How to be a Latin American dictator Trump ignores
Nicaraguan cooperation with the United States in combating drugs may be protecting the regime from President Trump's disapproval. This suggests that beneficial interactions on specific issues can serv...
US Military Destroys Five Drug-Loaded Ships in Two Days
The US military has announced that within a period of two days, they have successfully destroyed five ships loaded with narcotics as part of an ongoing operation against drug trafficking....
US Strikes 5 More Suspected Drug Boats, Killing 8 People
The US has conducted operations against five more alleged drug trafficking vessels, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. No further details on the specific location or other casualties were p...
US Military Reports Three Dead After Strikes On Suspected Drug Vessel
The US military has conducted air strikes on what they claim was a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea. At least three individuals were reported killed during the operation, with ot...
Pentagon: Two Drug Smuggling Vessels Destroyed East of Pacific Ocean; Five Individuals Killed
The Pentagon has announced that two drug smuggling vessels were destroyed east of the Pacific Ocean, resulting in five fatalities....
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