The United States Southern Command announced on Tuesday the destruction of an Ecuadorian ship in the Pacific Ocean. This action represents the sixth ship destroyed in a period of less than two weeks.
The boat allegedly functioned as a fuel replenishment station for drug trafficking operations. This naval infrastructure allowed vessels dedicated to smuggling to refuel during their operations in the Pacific.
The operation was conducted by the US Southern Command, responsible for American military operations in Latin America and the Pacific region. No further details were provided about the exact date or specific location of the destruction.
This series of actions is part of the United States' efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Pacific region, where maritime routes are frequently used by criminal organizations for drug transport.
