Dominican Republic says it seized 1,000kg of cocaine from boat US bombed
Summary
Dominican Republic forces seized 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from a speedboat in a joint operation with the United States Navy. The United States Navy destroyed the boat as part of ongoing anti-drug efforts in the Caribbean. This operation is part of a larger campaign by the US to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean.Key Facts
- Dominican Republic forces and the US Navy seized a speedboat carrying 1,000 kilograms of cocaine.
- The boat was destroyed 80 nautical miles south of Beata Island in the Dominican Republic.
- This is the first joint operation between the Dominican Republic and the US against drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
- The US began deploying warships and drones to the southern Caribbean in early September for anti-drug operations.
- Critics of the US operations have raised concerns about civilian casualties and lack of transparency.
- Democratic senators have introduced a resolution to limit the use of armed force against non-state actors without congressional approval.
- The US has conducted several strikes on vessels allegedly linked to drug trafficking from Venezuela, causing strained relations.
- Venezuela has accused the US of aggressive actions and violating its territorial waters.
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