U.S. forces sink drug traffickers’ refueling vessel in eastern Pacific
Intelligence linked the vessel to Los Choneros drug-trafficking operations, and U.S. forces transferred those aboard to Ecuadorian authorities after the boarding.
- On Tuesday, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere interdicted a vessel operating as a floating refueling station in the Pacific. United States forces later sank the ship, according to Southern Command .
- Intelligence identified the vessel as supporting drug-trafficking operations run by Los Choneros. The United States designated the gang as a Foreign Terrorist Organizations due to their involvement in violent trafficking activities.
- Marines from the USS San Antonio boarded and searched the vessel without incident. After clearing the ship, United States forces transferred the people aboard to Ecuador.
- This operation follows an Aug. 26 effort where the Ecuadorian Government and Drug Enforcement Administration dismantled a network linked to Los Lobos, resulting in more than 20 arrests.
- SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis Donovan stated the mission demonstrates commitment to dismantling logistics networks used by narco-terrorists. Coordinated missions between the United States and Ecuador represent ongoing efforts against drug-trafficking organizations.
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US Southern Command sinks refueling vessel linked to Los Choneros terrorist organization
The United States military sank a refueling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that was allegedly linked to the Los Choneros terrorist organization. It was the latest effort by the U.S. Southern Command to disrupt the narco-trafficking operations originating from South America. Marines and sailors from the USS San Antonio stopped the suspected drug-trafficking boat […]
The US military has intercepted, searched and then sunk a ship in international waters of the Eastern Pacific, claiming that it was being used as a logistical base for drug trafficking by the "Los Choneros" organization. The US Southern Command, SOUTHCOM, announced that the operation took place on September 2 in cooperation with the Ecuadorian government, reports Telegrafi. According to US authorities, the ship served as a floating fuel supply s…
The U.S. is stepping up its operations against drug trafficking and sinking another vessel allegedly linked to Los Choneros.
The U.S. Army announced on Wednesday that it intercepted and sank a ship suspected of providing logistical support to the Los Choneros criminal group involved in drug trafficking in Ecuador, as part of an operation in coordination with the Ecuadorian government, reports AFP.
Suspected of providing logistical support to the criminal group Los Choneros, a boat was intercepted and sank on Wednesday, September 2, during an operation conducted jointly by Washington and Quito.
The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it intercepted and sank a ship suspected of providing logistical support to the Los Choneros criminal group involved in drug trafficking in Ecuador, as part of an operation in coordination with the Ecuadorian government, reports AFP.
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