The U.S. military reported striking three alleged drug smuggling boats on Tuesday, resulting in three deaths. The military stated that individuals from the other two boats jumped overboard before they were attacked, and search and rescue efforts were initiated. This incident follows previous U.S. military actions against suspected drug trafficking, which have drawn scrutiny, particularly after a September strike where survivors of an initial attack were killed. The military claims the boats were on known narco-trafficking routes and had transferred narcotics prior to the strikes, though evidence was not provided.