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US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a forum of The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition in Panama City, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) 2026-08-26T01:15:03Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs i.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from AP says: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a forum of The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition in Panama City, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) 2026-08-26T01:15:03Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs i.

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  • Published: Aug 26, 2026, 1:23 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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