# US military sinks vessel supporting drug cartel in Pacific

https://mins.news/en/item/48927

- TASS, 2026-09-07 23:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2183865

> US forces intercepted and destroyed a vessel in the eastern Pacific that Southern Command said was supporting Ecuadorian cartel Los Choneros. The military said the cartel used it as a refueling station, and that those aboard would be handed to Ecuadorian authorities after the crew disembarked.

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