U.S. forces destroyed a fifth drug trafficking refueling station in the past ten days, accourding to a statement from the U.S. Southern Command.
On Sept. 7, under the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific
. Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the vessel will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities.
After clearing the vessel and disembarking the crew, U.S. forces sank it. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.
This is the fifth similar strike on a refueling station since August 29 according to the U.S. Southern Command.