U.S. Strike on Drug Smuggling Boat in Pacific

0:00It's March 20th, and here's what's happening across the world right now. US forces carried out a strike on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths. This happened earlier this week, as confirmed by the military on Friday, March 20th. The Coast Guard got word from US 7 Command, on Thursday, about three people in distress out in those waters. They quickly located the boat and found two dead and one survivor on board. Such operations target trafficking routes that plagued the region were smugglers often used small vessels to move narcotics toward the US. This incident highlights the ongoing risks involved for everyone out there. The survivor, along with the remains of the two who died, was handed over to the Costa Reacon Coast Guard for further handling. Authorities continue to monitor these waters closely, as efforts to curb drug flows remain atop priority in the fight against smuggling networks.