U.S. sinks an Ecuadorian ship in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking
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The United States Southern Command sank an Ecuadorian vessel in the Pacific Ocean on Monday after alleging the ship was involved in drug trafficking. U.S. authorities confirmed that all individuals on board were safely removed from the vessel and are currently being transferred to the custody of Ecuadorian officials.
The operation is part of ongoing maritime enforcement efforts in the region. According to U.S. allegations, the vessel was linked to the criminal organization known as Los Choneros.
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Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada)Highlights specific links to the criminal group Los Choneros
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