US sinks Ecuadorian vessel linked to drug trafficking

US forces intercepted and sank an Ecuadorian vessel suspected of drug trafficking.

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The crew was rescued and handed over to Ecuadorian authorities.

The operation targets drug trafficking in the Pacific.

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