The US military launched another operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean after targeting a vessel suspected of transporting drugs, according to officials.
The strike resulted in the death of one man, while two other people survived the incident and were later rescued.
US Southern Command said the operation was part of ongoing counter-narcotics efforts aimed at disrupting drug trafficking routes across international waters.
Following the strike, officials stated that the US Coast Guard was immediately notified to activate search and rescue operations for the survivors in the area.
Authorities have not yet released the identities or nationalities of the individuals involved, and investigations into the vessel and its suspected cargo are still ongoing.
The eastern Pacific Ocean remains one of the world’s major routes for international drug smuggling operations, with traffickers often using small boats and covert maritime networks to transport illegal narcotics.
US military and coast guard forces regularly conduct patrols and surveillance missions in the region to intercept suspected trafficking vessels.
Officials say these operations are part of broader efforts to combat organized crime and reduce the flow of illegal drugs entering North America.
The latest incident has once again drawn attention to the dangers and growing intensity of maritime anti-drug operations taking place across the Pacific region.
Meanwhile, authorities continue gathering evidence as search and rescue teams monitor the area following the strike.
