In a decisive strike against drug traffickers in the Caribbean Sea, U.S. forces eliminated three "narco-terrorists" on February 13, pushing the total number of suspects killed in such operations to 133, according to reports from Fox News detailing at least 38 attacks on drug-running boats.
The operation was directed by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, with Joint Task Force Southern Spear carrying out the lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. U.S. Southern Command announced the action in a post on X, emphasizing its vigilance in preventing illegal drugs from entering the United States.
Intelligence had confirmed that the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was actively engaged in narco-trafficking operations, the SOUTHCOM post stated. The Friday action served as a stark reminder to drug runners of America's ongoing commitment to interdicting narcotics flows.
No U.S. military forces were harmed during the strike, underscoring the precision of the operation amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to confront threats globally. From the Middle East to Africa and now the Caribbean Sea, the administration has delivered a consistent message: it will strike hard at America's enemies wherever they are found.
The tally of 133 individuals killed across at least 38 boat interdictions highlights the intensity of U.S. counter-narcotics efforts in the region. Fox News reported these figures in connection with the latest strike, which neutralized three more suspects on the targeted vessel.
This latest action aligns with SOUTHCOM's mission to disrupt narco-trafficking networks, often labeled as terrorist organizations due to their violent tactics and destabilizing impact. The February 13 operation reinforces the U.S. posture against what officials describe as a poison threatening the nation.
