A drug trafficking vessel was eliminated by U.S. military forces in international waters of the Eastern Pacific, according to a statement from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The operation, authorized by President Trump, targeted a craft linked to a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO) engaged in narcotics smuggling.

Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transporting illicit drugs along a known trafficking route. The strike resulted in the deaths of two individuals aboard the boat, with no U.S. personnel harmed. Hegseth emphasized that the Department of War remains committed to dismantling all vessels involved in drug trafficking aimed at harming American citizens.

The operation underscores ongoing efforts to combat drug cartels, with officials stating that such actions will continue until all threats are neutralized. The strike’s aftermath was described as leaving the vessel “engulfed in flames,” with no survivors expected.

The U.S. military reiterated its stance that drug trafficking poses an existential threat, vowing to eliminate any vessels attempting to smuggle narcotics into the country.