U.S. President Trump announced that a U.S. operation has successfully destroyed a "very large drug-carrying submarine" that was transporting fentanyl and other narcotics headed for the United States. The operation resulted in the deaths of two of the four narcoterrorists aboard the submarine. The surviving individuals are facing deportation to Ecuador and Colombia.
This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and the challenges posed by sophisticated smuggling methods. For further details on related efforts, see recent developments in U.S. drug enforcement operations.