US Military Strikes Another Vessel in Caribbean Amid Drug Trafficking Operations

The United States Army struck another vessel in the Caribbean Sea, targeting drug trafficking operations linked to Venezuela, escalating efforts against the illegal drug trade in the region.

• On October 16, the United States Army attacked a sixth vessel in the Caribbean, near the coast of Venezuela, as part of ongoing anti-drug trafficking operations.
• This military action is a response to the growing threat of the illegal drug trade in the Caribbean, which has been linked to organized crime in Venezuela.
• Officials indicated that this operation is part of a broader initiative by the administration of Donald Trump to combat drug trafficking in South America and secure maritime routes.