Trump Orders Strike on Drug-Smuggling Vessel Near Venezuela, 6 Traffickers Killed

WASHINGTON, Oct 14 — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. forces carried out a precision strike on a vessel in international waters near Venezuela, successfully neutralizing six individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking.

Trump emphasized that the operation, ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, targeted narcotics smugglers connected to international drug-terrorist networks and posed no threat to U.S. personnel. The strike is part of the administration’s firm stance on combating the flow of drugs into the United States.

“This action demonstrates our commitment to protecting American families and upholding the rule of law on the high seas,” Trump said in a social media post, sharing footage of the strike. The president highlighted that the administration treats drug traffickers as unlawful combatants when necessary, sending a clear message to criminal networks in the region.

The operation follows a broader U.S. campaign in the Caribbean to secure international waters and prevent the flow of dangerous narcotics into American communities.

 (Reuters)