U.S. Military Carries Out Another Strike On Alleged Drug Smugglers

This strike resulted in the death of three people bringing the total death report to 70.

The U.S. military carried out another strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Thursday.

This strike resulted in the death of three people bringing the total death report to 70. There have been 17 boat strikes since the start of September. They come as part of what President Trump described as his “war on drugs.”

The Trump administration has defended the strikes to Congress, arguing that the U.S. is now engaged in an “armed conflict” against drug cartels. However, many opposers have argued that there is no proof these vessels are involved in drug transportation.