Military retires ‘Southern Spear’ anti-drug operation for Western Hemisphere task force
Summary
The U.S. military has ended the operation called Joint Task Force-Southern Spear, which focused on stopping drug shipments from Central and South America. It has created a new command named Joint Task Force-Western to oversee drug-related missions across the entire Western Hemisphere.Key Facts
- Joint Task Force-Southern Spear focused on intercepting suspected drug vessels from Central and South America.
- The task force was officially retired at midnight on Monday.
- A new command, Joint Task Force-Western, replaces Southern Spear.
- The new task force will cover drug-related operations throughout the Western Hemisphere.
- The change aims to improve how the military fights drug trafficking in the region.
- This is part of the U.S. military’s ongoing efforts to address drug flow from Latin America.
- The reorganization reflects a broader approach to drug interdiction beyond just Central and South America.
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