Operation Southern Spear Fails to Curb Drug Trafficking

Despite presidential claims of success, Pentagon and DEA analysts report that 'Operation Southern Spear' has not significantly reduced drug trafficking by sea, with officials noting 67 boat strikes and 221 deaths.

27 Jul, 09:00 — 27 Jul, 09:00

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67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.

The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.

By Alex Horton, Terrence McCoy, Samantha Schmidt, Dylan Moriarty

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Operation Southern Spear Fails to Curb Drug Trafficking

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67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.

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