Pentagon launches internal probe into military's operation of alleged drug boats

The Pentagon's internal watchdog has initiated an investigation into the operations conducted by the US Southern Command, which has reportedly targeted and attacked approximately 60 small boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean since the commencement of the military campaign last year. According to estimates from the Defense Department, these operations have resulted in the deaths of 193 individuals. The inquiry aims to assess the conduct and implications of these military actions against alleged drug trafficking activities. This investigation is part of a broader oversight effort concerning the military's engagement in counter-narcotics operations.

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