New American Strike Near Venezuela Kills 4 in War on Drug Trafficking

The U.S. Department of Defense announced yesterday, Friday, October 3, 2025, the execution of a new strike targeting a suspicious boat near the Venezuelan coast, resulting in the death of four individuals, as part of the ongoing escalation against organized drug trafficking gangs.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated in a social media post that U.S. intelligence confirmed unequivocally that the boat was being used for drug trafficking, and that those on board were terrorists linked to smuggling networks, operating through known drug trafficking routes in the region.

This attack comes just one day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is engaged in an "armed struggle" against organized drug trafficking gangs, describing them as "outlaws."

This was stated in an official memorandum obtained by the Associated Press, confirming Washington's escalation of efforts to combat drug trafficking through direct military actions.

Hegseth noted that the strike was based on accurate intelligence, but he did not disclose additional details regarding the identity of the deceased or the group they belong to.

These developments come amid rising tensions surrounding the issue of drug trafficking in the Caribbean region, amid international concerns over the growing influence of organized gangs in Venezuela and neighboring countries.