Picture courtesy of Pete Hegseth/X account

 

US forces have struck four alleged drug boats in the Pacific, killing 14 people, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The action, directed by US President Donald Trump, aims to halt narcotics from reaching the US but has sparked significant criticism. Mexico's navy continues to search for a lone survivor approximately 400 miles from Acapulco.

 

This strike is part of a series targeting vessels believed to be carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean. These actions have heightened tensions between the US and nations such as Colombia and Venezuela. Legal experts and international leaders, including Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, have condemned the strikes, questioning their legality and President Trump’s authority.

 

The US claims the intercepted vessels were on known drug-trafficking routes. Though one person survived, their condition remains unknown, with Mexico's navy leading the search efforts. Hegseth's statement implies a connection between the vessels and narcotics operations, advocating for the protection of US borders.

 

Increased US military activity in the region includes deployments of troops and the USS Gerald R Ford in the Caribbean. Trump has justified the strikes, yet suggested he may seek Congressional approval for any campaign expansion involving land targets. The recent actions have further strained US relations with Venezuela and Colombia.

 

International law expert Mary Ellen O'Connell, among others, criticises the neglect of due process. Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Mauricio Jaramillo labelled the strikes as "disproportionate," highlighting concerns over human rights violations and lack of judicial oversight.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• US forces killed 14 in strikes on alleged drug boats in the Pacific.
• Actions have sparked international criticism and legal concerns.
• Tensions rise between the US and Latin American countries over military actions.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-10-29

 

 

We don’t need a carrier task force to murder outboard motor boats use that money to install more tec at border crossings and airports it would have a greater impact.unfortunately we have a president who’s more interested in the theatrics than the actual results.

When the Government publicizes the numbers of people it executes in extra judicial killings.

40 minutes ago, Tug said:

We don’t need a carrier task force to murder outboard motor boats use that money to install more tec at border crossings and airports it would have a greater impact.unfortunately we have a president who’s more interested in the theatrics than the actual results.

Apparently that hasn't worked.   The US Navy not as corrupt as border patrols, or can their families be threatened, like local working folks by cartels.   

 

About time the military actually took over defending the borders, as previous administration seem to have failed miserably.  

 

Nobody is invading Europe, and anything, any body stationed there is a total waste of recourses.

In other words, soon any small boats on open waters anywhere in the world may be subject to potential destruction by Trump and Co.

 

Do not go deep sea fishing.

 

No yacht races/trips around the world.

 

Next Trump have ICE raiding pre-school and kindergarten birthday parties, arresting all participants for un-American or terrorist activities.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

International law expert Mary Ellen O'Connell, among others, criticises the neglect of due process.

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

US forces have struck four alleged drug boats in the Pacific, killing 14 people, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Due process done well.

24 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

When the Government publicizes the numbers of people it executes in extra judicial killings.

People must be dumb if they don't think the CIA has informants who are supplying the Intel.

 

So, this guy in the link below survived one of the boat bombs.  Of course, his family says he is not a drug dealer.  Yet, in 2020 he was arrested and deported for smuggling drugs into the U S...

 

They have all been warned. Why would anyone not support the destruction and killing of drug smugglers?8

 

He survived a US military boat strike. Despite a drug record, his family says he’s a fisherman caught in Trump’s war at sea | CNN https://share.google/jj8hdECBfgt9FiZ8P

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Pete Hegseth/X account

 

US forces have struck four alleged drug boats in the Pacific, killing 14 people, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The action, directed by US President Donald Trump, aims to halt narcotics from reaching the US but has sparked significant criticism. Mexico's navy continues to search for a lone survivor approximately 400 miles from Acapulco.

 

This strike is part of a series targeting vessels believed to be carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean. These actions have heightened tensions between the US and nations such as Colombia and Venezuela. Legal experts and international leaders, including Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, have condemned the strikes, questioning their legality and President Trump’s authority.

 

The US claims the intercepted vessels were on known drug-trafficking routes. Though one person survived, their condition remains unknown, with Mexico's navy leading the search efforts. Hegseth's statement implies a connection between the vessels and narcotics operations, advocating for the protection of US borders.

 

Increased US military activity in the region includes deployments of troops and the USS Gerald R Ford in the Caribbean. Trump has justified the strikes, yet suggested he may seek Congressional approval for any campaign expansion involving land targets. The recent actions have further strained US relations with Venezuela and Colombia.

 

International law expert Mary Ellen O'Connell, among others, criticises the neglect of due process. Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Mauricio Jaramillo labelled the strikes as "disproportionate," highlighting concerns over human rights violations and lack of judicial oversight.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• US forces killed 14 in strikes on alleged drug boats in the Pacific.
• Actions have sparked international criticism and legal concerns.
• Tensions rise between the US and Latin American countries over military actions.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-10-29

 

 

The warmonger strikes again.

When the invasion will start to get access to rare earth?

52 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

Are you still into comics?how old are you?anyway on topic 2 or 3 frigates could easily handle indirecting the dope smugglers….its an expensive dog and pony show for the likes of this particular poster and many others like him.

Good job.

 

No point pussy footing around. 

23 minutes ago, Tug said:

Are you still into comics?how old are you?anyway on topic 2 or 3 frigates could easily handle indirecting the dope smugglers….its an expensive dog and pony show for the likes of this particular poster and many others like him.

 

“The only thing comical here is you crying about imaginary solutions — maybe learn how smuggling actually works before playing expert.”

 

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

People must be dumb if they don't think the CIA has informants who are supplying the Intel.

 

So, this guy in the link below survived one of the boat bombs.  Of course, his family says he is not a drug dealer.  Yet, in 2020 he was arrested and deported for smuggling drugs into the U S...

 

They have all been warned. Why would anyone not support the destruction and killing of drug smugglers?8

 

He survived a US military boat strike. Despite a drug record, his family says he’s a fisherman caught in Trump’s war at sea | CNN https://share.google/jj8hdECBfgt9FiZ8P

Perhaps through old contacts from the ‘Contra Campaign’.

2 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

“The only thing comical here is you crying about imaginary solutions — maybe learn how smuggling actually works before playing expert.”

 

As in when one smuggling route is shutdown, another opens.

 

Perhaps it has more to do with supply meeting an inflexible demand.

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

As in when one smuggling route is shutdown, another opens.

 

 

 

11 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

 

I’ll make a prediction.

 

Industrial level drug smuggling into the  United States will continue this year, and every year.

 

 

12 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

“The only thing comical here is you crying about imaginary solutions — maybe learn how smuggling actually works before playing expert.”

 

You can learn from your question. 93% of cocain smuggled into US is across the Mexico-US border. So blowing up (illegal) few boats is just theatrics without even scratching the veneer of the problem. By the way, US is the world largest customer for cocain. When there is demand, supply will find its way into the market. Trump can save more money and possibly lives by just going after demand. Then again, fentanyl kill most Americans not cocain. All performance without any strategic consideration.  But it bring a smile on die-hard Maga. 

2 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

In other words, soon any small boats on open waters anywhere in the world may be subject to potential destruction by Trump and Co.

 

Do not go deep sea fishing.

 

No yacht races/trips around the world.

 

Next Trump have ICE raiding pre-school and kindergarten birthday parties, arresting all participants for un-American or terrorist activities.

Wow. Words fail me on the hysterical stupidity of the above.

 

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Good job.

 

No point pussy footing around. 

Yeah its not like some poor fisherman have an open boat with $100,000 of outboards.

 

The way to stop terrorism and war is kill bad guys. Unfortunately, the bad guys are supported by many here.

 

 

2 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Why would anyone not support the destruction and killing of drug smugglers?

 

I don't want to live in a world where there is no drug smuggling because to get there all freedoms must be removed. Digital money with complete transparency, regular drug testing of all citizens, harsh prison sentences or even, as we see, the death penalty.

Prohibition doesn't work and just spreads corruption.

2 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

In other words, soon any small boats on open waters anywhere in the world may be subject to potential destruction by Trump and Co.

I'd like to invite Trump to the British Channel.

5 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Wow. Words fail me on the hysterical stupidity of the above.

 

Yeah its not like some poor fisherman have an open boat with $100,000 of outboards.

 

The way to stop terrorism and war is kill bad guys. Unfortunately, the bad guys are supported by many here.

 

 

wow,yet you support the baddest grifting con on the planet. He is absolutely fleecing the american public,yet you still cannot see it. The con is only interested in lining his own pockets,he does not give a ff about the usa.

45 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

You can learn from your question. 93% of cocain smuggled into US is across the Mexico-US border. So blowing up (illegal) few boats is just theatrics without even scratching the veneer of the problem. By the way, US is the world largest customer for cocain. When there is demand, supply will find its way into the market. Trump can save more money and possibly lives by just going after demand. Then again, fentanyl kill most Americans not cocain. All performance without any strategic consideration.  But it bring a smile on die-hard Maga. 

No, the way to save money is to legalize all drugs.

Cocaine, Opium, Fentanyl, alcohol, tobacco, weed, etc. ..... make them all legal.

Poor Donny Jr. another supplier blown up.

US Forces Kill 14 in Pacific Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats

 

Translated:

Trump administration murders 14 civilians on the high-seas

7 minutes ago, theshu25 said:

wow,yet you support the baddest grifting con on the planet. He is absolutely fleecing the american public,yet you still cannot see it. The con is only interested in lining his own pockets,he does not give a ff about the usa.

Examples?

 

 

4 minutes ago, connda said:

US Forces Kill 14 in Pacific Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats

 

Translated:

Trump administration murders 14 civilians on the high-seas

Thats a nice one. I like the term murder. We need to murder more. 

 

 

11 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

The way to stop terrorism and war is kill bad guys. Unfortunately, the bad guys are supported by many here.

 

 

Why not.  The US should just fly A-10 Warthogs up and down the US border and strafe anything that moves on the Southern side of the fence.  Boy Howdy, now that would stop the drug flow across the Southern US border.  "Eh?  Or not?  

 

 

2 minutes ago, connda said:

Why not.  The US should just fly A-10 Warthogs up and down the US border and strafe anything that moves on the Southern side of the fence.  Boy Howdy, now that would stop the drug flow across the Southern US border.  "Eh?  Or not?  

 

 

They are retiring the A-10s. Apaches would work well. Not a bad idea though.

 

 

Executions without arrest and trial. The death penalty without due process. 

Can we expect American tourists to be executed while on vacation?

I hope this scenario doesn't escalate. 

By the way, who ultimately buys the drugs?

42 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I'd like to invite Trump to the British Channel.

Wack em and stack em