U.S. forces sink floating refueling station in Eastern Pacific

Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere forces interdicted and sank a floating refueling station supporting illicit drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific on September 16, under the direction of U.S. Southern Command. According to authorities, the vessel was linked to the Los Choneros organization.

The crew members were removed and transferred to Ecuadorian authorities before the vessel was sunk. SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan stated that the operation was conducted alongside Ecuadorian partners.