U.S. Southern Command

“On September 8, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific,”

U.S. Southern Command · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-09

SOUTHCOM announced that U.S. forces interdicted a floating refueling station in the Eastern Pacific.

“JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere,”

U.S. Southern Command · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-09

SOUTHCOM stated that JTF-WHEM continues operations to dismantle logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking.

“Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. After clearing the vessel and disembarking the crew, U.S. forces sank it,”

U.S. Southern Command · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-09

SOUTHCOM stated that the vessel was linked to the Los Choneros narco-terrorist organization and that the crew was transferred to Ecuadorian authorities before the vessel was sunk.

“bust is another demonstration of the United States' resolve to stop the flow of dangerous drugs into the homeland.”

U.S. Southern Command · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

SOUTHCOM touted the drug seizure operation as evidence of U.S. resolve to stop dangerous drugs from entering the homeland.