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U.S. Sinks Sanctioned Floating Refueling Station in Eastern Pacific

8/30/2026

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U.S. forces boarded and sank a floating refueling station vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
Gen. Francis L. Donovan directed the operation with coordination from Ecuadorian authorities.
Marines and sailors launched from USS San Antonio (LPD-17) conducted the boarding.
Intelligence indicated the ship was linked to Los Choneros and targeted under Treasury sanctions.
All persons aboard were removed and escorted to Ecuador, disrupting a drug-trafficking logistics node, third interdiction this week.

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Story summary

U.S. forces boarded and sank a floating refueling station vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
Gen. Francis L. Donovan directed the operation with coordination from Ecuadorian authorities.
Marines and sailors launched from USS San Antonio (LPD-17) conducted the boarding.
Intelligence indicated the ship was linked to Los Choneros and targeted under Treasury sanctions.
All persons aboard were removed and escorted to Ecuador, disrupting a drug-trafficking logistics node, third interdiction this week.