The U.S. Southern Command said intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Photo: X/@Southcom U.S. forces launched a strike against a boat allegedly involved in drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, the U.S. military said on Friday (March 20, 2026), killing two people. The Coast Guard said it was notified by U.S. Southern Command on Thursday (March 19, 2026) that three people were reported in distress in Pacific waters. They found two dead and one survivor. The survivor and remains were transferred to the Costa Rican Coast Guard, a Coast Guard spokesperson said. Published – March 21, 2026 01:10 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Chennai is no exception to the niche of ‘Kidult’ culture Congress faces twin crises in Payyannur, Taliparamba