Caribbean sea: The US Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal strike on a high-speed vessel suspected of drug trafficking along established routes in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of four individuals identified as 'narco-terrorists,' according to the Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

According to Anadolu Agency, SOUTHCOM announced on the US social media platform X that the operation was carried out under its directive. Intelligence reports had confirmed that the targeted vessel was actively engaged in drug trafficking activities.

The military's statement emphasized that the strike was part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region, highlighting the role of the Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere in addressing these illegal activities. The operation underscores the US commitment to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks operating in the Caribbean Sea.