First US-Dominican joint anti-drug mission nets major cocaine haul

[rangerrebew]

First US-Dominican joint anti-drug mission nets major cocaine haul
Story by Adeola Adeosun • 7h •


Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced Sunday they have recovered 377 packages of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed by the U.S. Navy in what officials are calling the first joint anti-narcotics operation between the two nations in Caribbean waters.

The vessel was allegedly carrying 1,000 kilograms of cocaine when it was intercepted approximately 80 nautical miles south of Isla Beata, a small Dominican island.
 
Why It Matters
The White House has vowed to crack down on drug smuggling into the U.S. with drug overdoses, particularly from opioids, killing around 105,000 people in the U.S. during 2023 according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

However, critics have questioned the legality of President Donald Trump‘s actions, with the Human Rights Watch watchdog arguing they “amount to extrajudicial killings.”

What To Know

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[rangerrebew]

 drug overdoses, particularly from opioids, killing around 105,000 people in the U.S.

46,728 people
In 2023, the most recent year for which complete data is available, 46,728 people died from gun-related injuries, according to the CDC.

Twice as many people die from drugs than by guns, yet I don't hear democrats supporting the efforts to stop drugs.  I wonder why not?  Could it be they don't support getting rid of drugs because Trump does?

[Smokin Joe]

The congressional resolution introduced by Democratic senators will require legislative review and potential voting to determine whether military strikes against drug trafficking boats should continue.

Just Damn. He's got them supporting narcotrafficantes now.