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Navy Holds Survivors After U S Strike on Suspected Drug Boat

U S forces struck a suspected drug smuggling vessel in Caribbean waters and recovered survivors who are now detained aboard a Navy ship raising legal and diplomatic questions as Washington escalates maritime operations

Number

10,000 — U S troops deployed to the Caribbean amid vessel strikes

Quote

"He doesn’t wanna f*** around with the United States" — President Donald Trump

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