US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 22:36 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The US military has launched a strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The incident is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
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