The U.S. military sank multiple boats near Ecuador that were described as aiding drug smuggling by serving as a floating refueling station. The operation successfully avoided fatalities, distinguishing it from dozens of similar previous strikes.
During the military action, the individuals suspected of drug smuggling were safely removed from the vessels prior to them being sunk. No further details regarding the suspects' identities or subsequent custody were provided in the available reports.
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