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U.S. military says it killed 4 in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu
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What happened

As with most of the military's statements on strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, U.S.

Southern Command said it targeted the alleged drug traffickers along known smuggling routes.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:13:34 UTC.

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