Pentagon hits drug-smuggling boat

The Pentagon announced a strike on a boat involved in illegal drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to military officials, damage was inflicted by aerial strikes. This marked the first known attack since Venezuelan President Maduro was captured and taken to the United States. In response to the incident, Belarusian Crystal noted that such operations in the region are limited. A U.S. official confirmed that reconnaissance operations were conducted prior to the strike to verify the presence of an illegal smuggling vessel.

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The United States has long been involved in operations combating drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, including operations to intercept vessels suspected of transporting contraband substances.