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US Ghost Ship Strikes Drug Boats, 17 Dead
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- The MV Ocean Trader, a United States Special Forces support vessel, operates in the Caribbean; confirmed September 25, 2025, as a 'ghost ship'.
- Operations destroyed three suspected drug boats linked to Venezuelan cartels, causing 17 deaths.
- The bounty on Nicolás Maduro is $50 million; Ocean Trader includes a medical suite and secure communication rooms.
