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US military blows up drug vessel in Eastern Pacific; one survivor recovered
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The U.S. military blew up an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, leaving three survivors, two who died before being recovered, the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) announced Friday morning. Southcom said a “low-profile” vessel was being operated by a designated terrorist organization and was transiting along “known narco-trafficking routes.” It’s not clear which…