US Sinks Narco-Refueling Station Linked to Ecuadorian Cartel in Pacific Ocean Operation
US forces have sunk a floating refueling vessel linked to an Ecuadorian organized crime ring, targeting a narco-refueling station in the Pacific. The operation was conducted by Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTFWH) officials.
US forces on Monday sank a floating refueling vessel linked to an Ecuadorian organized crime ring used by cartel members in Pacific waters, according to officials from Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere. The operation targeted a narco-refueling station that was previously identified as a key transit point for illicit substances. Details of the operation were not released, but officials confirmed that US forces successfully interdicted the vessel. No further information on casualties or damage is available at this time.
