US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person. In a social media post, U.S. Southern Command said, “Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” Earlier videos of U.S. boat strikes showed vessels suddenly exploding, suggesting missile strikes.