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SOUTHCOM Strikes Pacific Vessel Linked to Drug Trafficking

1/24/2026

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On January 23, 2026, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific that killed two people, according to the command.
SOUTHCOM said intelligence indicated the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking along known routes in the eastern Pacific.
One person survived the attack, per initial reports.

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Story summary

On January 23, 2026, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific that killed two people, according to the command.
SOUTHCOM said intelligence indicated the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking along known routes in the eastern Pacific.
One person survived the attack, per initial reports.