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WATCH: U.S. Forces Sink Floating Narco-Refueling Station in Eastern Pacific Operation
Friday, September 4, 2026
U.S. Southern Command announced Thursday that American naval forces sank a floating refueling station in the Eastern Pacific that was operating in support of Los Choneros, an Ecuadorian criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. The operation is part of a policy initiated by President Donald Trump approximately one year ago targeting drug trafficking vessels. SOUTHCOM did not specify additional operational details in its announcement.
