US sinks an Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking
Summary
The U.S. military sank another Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific, accusing it of supporting drug trafficking activities of the criminal group Los Choneros. The people on board were taken off and handed to Ecuadorian authorities. This is the fifth boat targeted by U.S. forces in less than two weeks in the region.Key Facts
- The U.S. Southern Command sank an Ecuadorian vessel tied to the group Los Choneros.
- The vessel acted as a floating refueling station to help drug trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific.
- Military personnel removed everyone on board before sinking the boat.
- This is the fifth vessel sunk by U.S. forces in under two weeks.
- Another fishing boat, María Candelaria, was sunk last week and its 26 crew members returned to Ecuador.
- Two other vessels identified as drug trafficking refueling stations, OM2 and Los Tres Hermanos, were also sunk.
- Ecuadorian authorities have not commented yet on the latest sinking.
- Families of crew members from some vessels are seeking information about their loved ones.
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