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Pentagon Targets Pacific Drug Traffickers Amid Controversy

11/1/2025

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The Pentagon shifted its strategy to target suspected narcotraffickers in the eastern Pacific Ocean, citing stronger links between U.S. cocaine shipments and Colombia and Mexico.
Recent strikes raise questions about effectiveness and legality, as officials admit they do not know the identities of those on board and bipartisan lawmakers' information requests remain largely unanswered.
Critics, including Rep. Sara Jacobs (D), say fentanyl should be the focus.

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The Pentagon shifted its strategy to target suspected narcotraffickers in the eastern Pacific Ocean, citing stronger links between U.S. cocaine shipments and Colombia and Mexico.
Recent strikes raise questions about effectiveness and legality, as officials admit they do not know the identities of those on board and bipartisan lawmakers' information requests remain largely unanswered.
Critics, including Rep. Sara Jacobs (D), say fentanyl should be the focus.