US Military Destroys Suspected Drug-Transporting Vessel in Pacific Ocean

The US armed forces carried out an operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean on October 29, destroying a vessel allegedly used for drug trafficking, as reported by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the social network X. The strike resulted in the deaths of four crew members and was described as part of broader efforts to combat international drug smuggling. The minister emphasized the operation’s aim to address illegal activities, though details about intelligence sources or specific locations remain undisclosed.