U.S. Southern Command
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“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.
“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.
“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.