The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) delivered another decisive blow against narco-terrorism Monday evening, announcing a successful "lethal kinetic strike" that eliminated two narco-terrorists operating in international waters in the Eastern Pacific.
The precision strike marks the 30th operation under Operation Southern Spear, President Trump's aggressive military campaign targeting Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTOs) that threaten American security through drug trafficking and terrorism.
Precision Strike Eliminates Threats
According to SOUTHCOM officials, military intelligence confirmed the targeted vessel was "transiting along known" drug trafficking routes used by cartels to smuggle deadly narcotics into the United States. The strike resulted in zero American casualties while successfully neutralizing two male narco-terrorists.
Social media quickly highlighted the operation's success, with @LoneWolfV_ reporting: "The US SOUTHCOM just announced the 30th strike against a vessel allegedly operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO). The strike occurred in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. Two alleged narco-terrorists were eliminated."
"US SOUTHCOM strikes again! Lethal hit on narco vessel in Eastern Pacific – 2 terrorists killed, no US losses. Operation Southern Spear stopping drugs cold. Strong borders!"
The tweet from @USANewsamerica captured the sentiment of many Americans who support President Trump's tough-on-crime, strong border policies.
Protecting American Lives
Operation Southern Spear represents the Trump administration's commitment to taking the fight directly to narco-terrorists before their poison reaches American communities. Unlike previous administrations that treated drug trafficking as merely a law enforcement issue, President Trump recognizes these cartels as the terrorist organizations they truly are.
Military analyst @iglesias_gabby noted the operation's strategic importance: "SOUTHCOM announced a new 'lethal kinetic strike' on a suspected drug vessel in international waters in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the death of two male 'narco-terrorists.'"
With 30 successful strikes under Operation Southern Spear, the Trump administration continues delivering on promises to secure America's borders and protect American families from the deadly consequences of cartel violence and drug trafficking.