Another U.S. strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says Politics Oct 24, 2025 10:48 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has conducted its 10th strike on a suspected drug-running boat, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel and leaving six people dead in the Caribbean.

In a social media post, Hegseth said the strike occurred overnight, and it marks the second time the Trump administration has tied one of its operations to the gang, which originated in a Venezuelan prison.

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The pace of the strikes has quickened in recent days from one every few weeks in September when they first bega

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