US Southern Command strike kills 5 on suspected drug-smuggling vessel in Eastern Pacific

US Southern Command confirmed a strike on a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing five. The operation is part of ongoing counter-narcotics interdiction efforts, with the claim of active involvement based on 'confirmed intelligence.' The incident underscores continued US military engagement in maritime drug interdiction, though details on the vessel's origin and crew remain unclear.

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