US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three men

President Donald Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area.

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US strikes suspected drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3

The Trump administration argues that the boat strikes are important to curb the flow of illicit narcotics. Critics say the strikes violate international law.

US military strike on boat allegedly smuggling drugs kills three men

It is the third such attack in a week, and is part of increased US forces in the Caribbean The US military launched a strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean which killed three men, in its third such attack over the course of a week. “Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations,” US Southern Command, which oversees operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, said on ...

By Sara Braun

U.S. Hits Another Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

The Defense Department did not provide evidence of its claim that the vessel was carrying drugs. At least 150 people have been killed in the campaign since September.

By Eric Schmitt