U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. This marks the fourth attack within a week, contributing to a total of 205 fatalities in a series of strikes against alleged drug trafficking operations. The U.S. government has stated that these actions are part of a broader campaign against Latin American drug cartels.
- ▪The U.S. military's recent strike killed three men on a boat accused of drug smuggling.
- ▪This is the fourth attack this week, raising the total death toll to 205.
- ▪The strikes are part of a campaign against alleged narco-trafficking operations in the region.
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News U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week May 31, 202611:14 AM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, looks on. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205. U.S. Southern Command announced the strike with its usual language that the vessel was "engaged in narco-trafficking operations" and operated by a designated terrorist organization.
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