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US Strike on Drug Boat Kills 3 in Pacific

01 June 2026 10:10

A U.S. military strike on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in three deaths, the fourth such attack this week.

The operation targets drug trafficking routes. - The strike killed three individuals on a suspected drug boat.

- This is the fourth attack in the region this week. - The Pentagon confirmed the incident but provided limited details.

- The attacks are part of ongoing anti-drug operations. The strikes highlight continued U.S.

efforts to combat drug trafficking, even as domestic economic issues like rising interest rates and budget deficits persist.

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