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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS forces sink vessel linked to Ecuador's Los Choneros in Pacific
US forces intercepted and sank a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, which they stated was used as a refueling station for drug trafficking operations and was linked to the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros. The crew was rescued and will be handed over to Ecuadorian authorities.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaU.S. task force sinks Los Choneros refueling vessel, Gen. Francis L. Donovan says
U.S. Southern Command reported that a joint U.S., Ecuador operation on 2 September 2026 boarded, cleared and sank a vessel serving as a floating refueling station for the Los Choneros gang. Marines from the USS San Antonio transferred detainees to Ecuadorian authorities after the vessel was destroyed.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military sinks vessel used as drug refueling station in Pacific
The U.S. military, in conjunction with Ecuadorian officials, boarded and sank a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The boat was allegedly used as a refueling station for drug-trafficking boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
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