Crime & Safetyscore 586·6 metrosupdated 3h ago

U.S. Military Strike Kills Five Alleged Drug Traffickers in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, resulting in five fatalities. This incident raises concerns about the legality and effectiveness of the military's ongoing campaign against narcotraffickers.

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