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Trump Plans Military Strikes to Combat Drug Smuggling

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that land strikes against alleged drug smugglers will begin soon.
A U.S. Coast Guard official said sea strikes have not significantly changed cocaine smuggling routes.
DEA Administrator Terry Cole reported rising cocaine prices in the U.S. and Central America, indicating smuggling operations are adapting.
Pilots noted that trafficking will continue.
Authorities are assessing the effectiveness of these military actions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that land strikes against alleged drug smugglers will begin soon.
A U.S. Coast Guard official said sea strikes have not significantly changed cocaine smuggling routes.
DEA Administrator Terry Cole reported rising cocaine prices in the U.S. and Central America, indicating smuggling operations are adapting.
Pilots noted that trafficking will continue.
Authorities are assessing the effectiveness of these military actions.