US Airstrike Kills Two on Suspected Drug Boat
The US military launched an airstrike on a boat. This happened Monday in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Officials say the boat was trafficking drugs. The strike killed two people.
This is part of a larger US campaign. The campaign targets boats in the Caribbean and Pacific.
It began nearly a year ago. The New York Times reports 67 strikes so far.
It says at least 223 people have died. Critics question whether the campaign is legal.
They also question if it works. They note that fentanyl usually enters the US over land. Most of it comes through Mexico, not by boat.
Klear Note — “Alleged drug trafficking” means officials suspect the boat carried illegal drugs.
Key Terms 1
- fentanyl A powerful drug linked to many overdose deaths in the US.