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Interdiction of Narco-Terrorist Refueling Vessel, Sept. 15, 2026
U.S. Southern Command
Sept. 15, 2026 | 0:13
On Sept. 15, under the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the vessel will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. After clearing the vessel and disembarking the crew, U.S. forces sank it. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. "We are exerting unrelenting pressure on these narco-terrorists and hurting them where it counts: dismantling their intricate networks, disrupting their sophisticated logistics, and dealing a blow to their finances. This is what total systemic friction looks like," said the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan.
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