USA sinks third vessel suspected of drug trafficking in a week
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USA sinks third vessel suspected of drug trafficking in a week

SIC Notícias5 September 2026 at 00:58

The military forces of the United States sank a third vessel suspected of drug trafficking in a week. The operation took place in the Pacific Ocean and resulted in the total destruction of the vessel.

The type of vessel was not indicated by the military authorities. The interception was carried out by a US military ship, with the support of a military helicopter during the operation.

The video of the operation was released by the military and shows the moment when the vessel is exploded and sinks. This was the third vessel suspected of drug trafficking destroyed by the American military during the period of one week.

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