Footage released by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) showing what they say is a “lethal kinetic strike” on a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations,” SOUTHCOME said on X.

“Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed,” it added.

This is one of several similar strikes in recent months targeting drug smuggling boats in international waters.