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According to the President, the vessel was located in international waters under the surveillance of U.S. Southern Command. The operation resulted in the destruction of the boat and reportedly killed three traffickers. Trump emphasized the visual evidence, describing the ocean as "spattered all over" with cargo, underscoring the severity of the interdiction. He warned traffickers that the U.S. is now hunting them, highlighting the devastating impact of cartel activities on American communities—an issue he characterized as long-standing and violent.