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The administration underscores that these are not mere drug runners but entities actively engaged in organized efforts to flood American ports and cities with narcotics. The bold language suggests a strategy of continuous, "day after day" kinetic strikes aimed at dismantling these organizations at sea, viewing them as direct threats to national security.
International Waters and Legal Considerations
The debate around where and when such military actions are permissible is nuanced. Since these vessels are located in international waters, the U.S. argues their actions are justified within international law as part of ongoing efforts to combat global drug trafficking and terrorism.