Source: United Press International
“The United States attacked a boat allegedly operated by a Venezuelan drug-smuggling operation, [murdering] six people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. He said the attack happened overnight ‘along a known narco-trafficking route’ in the Caribbean Sea under the direction of President Donald Trump. Hegseth added that the vessel was operated by Tren de Aragua, a Venezuela criminal organization considered a terror organization by the U.S. government. … Hegseth posted what appeared to be a night-vision video taken from the air of the attack on the boat. It was the 10th attack the United States has carried on alleged drug boats, bringing the [murder spree body count] in such attacks to 43 since Sept. 2. The eighth and ninth strikes took place Wednesday.” (10/24/25)
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/10/24/drug-boat-Pete-Hegseth-Venezuela/8481761317162/