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The US military has carried out another airstrike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing four people, bringing the total death toll from such strikes to at least 235 across 70 operations since Operation Southern Spear began last September. UN experts warn the campaign may violate international law and could constitute crimes against humanity.
Dutch police have arrested 34 suspects after a drug-related shooting in Overasselt, a village near the German border, that killed a security guard and injured two officers. The attack is believed to be linked to an ongoing criminal conflict, with authorities seizing weapons and other evidence at the scene.
A Colombian military airstrike killed three minors among 10 people in Guaviare province, the deadliest operation under new President Abelardo de la Espriella. Human Rights Watch reports rising child recruitment via social media, with at least 1,500 children recruited since 2021.
The US Justice Department has indicted 81 people on drug and weapons charges tied to the Los Baja Deo gang in Puerto Rico, as part of President Trump's crackdown on organized crime. Arrests included 70 defendants, and officials tout the action as a major blow to drug trafficking.
The US Southern Command confirmed a Sunday airstrike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two suspected drug traffickers—the first such operation in over two months. The campaign has faced criticism over legality and effectiveness, with no evidence provided that targeted vessels carried drugs.
The US military has struck a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people, as part of its ongoing anti-drug campaign. The Southern Command confirmed the attack, which occurred on Sunday, and released video showing the vessel being hit by a large explosion. The operation is part of Operation Southern Spear, which has resulted in over 200 deaths since September.
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has returned to his position after a leave of absence following US allegations of cartel ties. He denies all charges, while Mexican authorities say investigations remain open.
A car bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on August 8, one day after hardline President Abelardo de la Espriella took office, wounded two guards. The government has pledged a strong response, vowing to restore order and security.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died on May 11 from the effects of heroin and cocaine, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The agency ruled his death an accident, noting that prescription drugs also contributed. Clarke, 29, spent his entire seven-year NBA career with Memphis.
