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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific Ocean
By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. military has conduced another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack — which now number at ...
Key takeaway The latest attack — which now number at ...
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The US military's strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has implications for Terrell Hills residents, who are part of a larger San Antonio community that has been affected by the flow of drugs from Latin America. As the US government continues its campaign against alleged traffickers, locals may wonder how effective these strikes are in reducing the availability of drugs in their own neighborhoods. Critics argue that the fentanyl behind many fatal US drug overdoses is typically trafficked over land from Mexico, which shares a border with Texas, making the issue particularly relevant to the San Antonio area. Terrell Hills residents may be concerned about the potential consequences of these strikes, including the possibility of retaliation or increased violence, and how they may impact local law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. military has conduced another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack — which now number at ...
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