U.S. sinks vessel of Ecuadorian drug cartel — VIDEO

The American military intercepted and sank a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean that was being used in the interests of the Ecuadorian narco-terrorist organization "Los Choneros."

This was reported by the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on X.

According to the command, the vessel served as a floating refueling station and was used to support illegal drug trafficking in international waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean. The operation was carried out "in coordination and collaboration with the Government of Ecuador."

American intelligence determined that the vessel was operating in the interests of "Los Choneros." The people on board were handed over to the Ecuadorian authorities.

After searching and clearing the vessel, the American military sank it.

On Sep. 3, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, and in coordination and collaboration with the Government of Ecuador, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) successfully interdicted a vessel operating as a floating refueling station in support… pic.twitter.com/oz6LfbbBYF — U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) September 4, 2026