US military takes lighter touch toward new targets in boat strike campaign
Summary
The U.S. military has been targeting boats used for drug trafficking at sea for a year. They are now focusing on boats used as floating fuel stations and are trying to be less aggressive while stopping these vessels.Key Facts
- The campaign targets boats involved in drug trafficking on the sea.
- Over 60 strikes on drug boats have taken place since last September.
- These attacks have resulted in more than 200 deaths of people labeled as "narco-terrorists."
- The military is now focusing on stopping boats that serve as floating refueling stations.
- The approach to these boat strikes has become less lethal and more careful.
- The goal of the campaign is to reduce the flow of drugs sent by sea.
- This is a continued effort by U.S. forces to fight drug trafficking through a maritime strategy.
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