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NewsMiami IndependentSeptember 5, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Southern Command destroys narco-refueling station in Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces intercepted and scuttled a floating refueling station used by the Los Choneros drug trafficking organization. This action marks the beginning of the second year of Operation Southern Spear and signals an expansion of the mission's scope across the Western Hemisphere.

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Why It Matters

The destruction of this refueling station disrupts the logistics network used by drug trafficking groups operating in the Eastern Pacific, impacting the operational range of illicit vessels in the region.

Key Facts

  • U.S. Southern Command destroyed a floating refueling station in the Eastern Pacific.
  • The station was used to supply drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
  • The operation was carried out by Littoral Combat Force 24, launched from the USS San Antonio.
  • This action marks the start of the second year of Operation Southern Spear.
  • Operation Southern Spear is expanding its mission to cover the broader Western Hemisphere.
  • The operation resumed following a pause during the summer.

Who's Mentioned

locationEastern Pacific“The geographic area where the operation took place.”organizationLittoral Combat Force 24“The specific military unit that carried out the interception.”otherOperation Southern Spear“The military campaign under which this operation was conducted.”organizationLos Choneros“A drug trafficking organization identified as the user of the refueling station.”organizationSOUTHCOM“U.S. Southern Command, the military entity conducting the operation.”organizationUSS San Antonio“The naval vessel from which the Littoral Combat Force 24 was launched.”