Trump’s approach to drug boats ‘mirrors War on Terror tactics’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleExperts say the Trump administration has adopted tactics mirroring the War on Terror in its campaign against drug cartels, including military strikes in the Caribbean. FBI Director Kash Patel compared Latin American drug gangs to Al-Qaeda, advocating for the use of military and intelligence agencies to eliminate the drug trade. Experts have warned that these military actions, which include lethal strikes against suspected drug boats, could constitute extrajudicial killings without proof of involvement. The administration believes traditional law enforcement methods have failed to combat cartels and that military intervention is now necessary. At least three strikes have been carried out against suspected drug boats and there have been claims of significant drug seizures. In fullExperts offer stark warning on Trump’s covert war on drug boats after Kash Patel promised to treat cartels like al-QaedaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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