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Trump says the U.S. attacked another boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

Trump says the U.S. attacked another boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military targeted a boat in international waters, believed to be transporting drugs from Venezuela. Three people on the boat were killed during the operation.

Key Facts

  • The operation involved the U.S. military targeting a boat suspected of carrying illegal drugs.
  • The boat was from Venezuela and was in international waters at the time.
  • Three people aboard the boat died in the strike.
  • President Trump described the individuals on the boat as "narcoterrorists."
  • The drugs were allegedly being transported to the United States.
  • Trump stated that drug cartels are a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

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