US military sinks fourth suspected drug-smuggling boat near Ecuador

The US military sank another vessel carrying suspected drug smugglers off Ecuador's coast, the fourth such action in the operation. The boat was reportedly sunk after refusing to stop.

6 Sept, 01:25 — 6 Sept, 01:25

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NYTMostly Factual10h ago

U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador

Unlike dozens of similar strikes, no one was killed after people suspected of drug smuggling were removed from what the U.S. military described as a floating refueling station.

By John Ismay

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