U.S. sinks an Ecuadorian ship in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
The U.S. Southern Command has destroyed another Ecuadorian vessel suspected of involvement in drug trafficking operations. The seized ship is believed to be connected to Los Choneros, a major criminal organization operating in the Pacific region. This action represents an escalation in U.S. efforts to combat maritime drug smuggling and transnational organized crime affecting Ecuador and neighboring countries.
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U.S. sinks an Ecuadorian ship in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking
The U.S. Southern Command on Monday sank another Ecuadorian vessel that the U.S. alleged was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros.
